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as in to crumple
to create (as by crushing) an irregular mass of creases in
crinkled the candy wrapper up and threw it away
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Recent Examples of crinkle
Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2025
Some of their bestsellers this winter include its core designs in nylon and spandex, like the Gabriella top and bottom, the Blake Micro Bike Shorts, the Bella Twist-Front One-Piece in crinkle fabric, and the Gigi top and bottom in shimmer fabric.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 20 Nov. 2024
Philadelphia Flyers fans of a certain age are permitted to shake their heads and crinkle their noses when they’re reminded of the details.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 10 July 2024
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Noun
Crafted with a blend of three cheeses, the smashed patty is served on a Parker House Bun and topped with two crinkle pickles but no sauce.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2025
Some of their bestsellers this winter include its core designs in nylon and spandex, like the Gabriella top and bottom, the Blake Micro Bike Shorts, the Bella Twist-Front One-Piece in crinkle fabric, and the Gigi top and bottom in shimmer fabric.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
The jacket features two-way stretch for mobility and makes minimal noise on the run—there’s no annoying swoosh-swoosh or crinkling sound with every arm swing.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 20 Nov. 2024
Philadelphia Flyers fans of a certain age are permitted to shake their heads and crinkle their noses when they’re reminded of the details.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 10 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crinkle
Noun
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Eyes dart, brows furrow, and Holliday lets slip a slight grin, before skinning that smoke wagon and firing one shot into Ringo’s forehead.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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Where there once were homes and gardens was now a wide furrow of dirt, as if a giant had swiped his foot across it.—
Eduardo Medina,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
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In summer, listen for the sound of cicadas or wind rustling through the leaves.—
West Virginia Tourism,
AFAR Media,
9 May 2025
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The men heard rustling in the bushes uphill to their right.—
Benjamin Alva Polley,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Instead of crumpling, Brad Marchand scored the double-overtime game-winner for Florida, giving the Panthers a 5-4 overtime win and sending the.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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And there were few carefully staged photographs of winning grins taken at the Clifden bog as the Vimy sat with its nose crumpled into the earth.—
David Rooney
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Everlane Khaki Wide-leg Linen Pants These high-rise pants from Everlane are made from a breezy linen-viscose blend that won’t wrinkle as badly as 100 percent linen.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2025
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It is also made from a non-iron fabric that won’t wrinkle, and comes in both slim and classic fits.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
Noun
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If Vilardi had been a left-handed shooter, Oettinger would’ve needed to get to a very different spot at the top of his crease to remain square (shown by the blue line on the graphic below).—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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While some fabrics are naturally prone to wrinkling, the majority of creases in clothes can be prevented with proper washing and drying practices.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2025
Verb
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And the first scene with a huge audience that’s crackling with electricity.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
1 June 2025
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The smile crackles through Junior Adams’ retellings of the glory days in Eugene, Ore., of the quarterback who saw the game a move ahead of the headsets on his own Duck sideline.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Simply shake, spray on damp or dry hair, and scrunch for effortlessly chic waves.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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The generously sized 360-degree bowl cocoons curls and waves, ensuring uniform heat distribution and definition—perfect for scrunching your way to frizz-free, sculpted strands.—
Georgia Day,
Vogue,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Indiana let their foot off the gas down the stretch, and New York was able to do just enough to squeak out the victory.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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On Capitol Hill, the president's big, beautiful bill squeaks through the House.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
25 May 2025
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“Crinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crinkle. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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