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as in furrow
a small fold in a soft and otherwise smooth surface
the old woman's face creased into wrinkles as she smiled the curtains cascaded onto the floor in ripples and wrinkles
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as in innovation
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
the latest wrinkle in digital photography
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as in to crumple
to create (as by crushing) an irregular mass of creases in
sitting down on the bedspread wrinkled it
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Recent Examples of wrinkle
Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Say goodbye to fine lines and wrinkles as this makeup’s wrinkle-filling properties work their magic, leaving you with a smooth and youthful appearance.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
Neha Tandon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2024
Iron the Bag Canvas tote bags come out of the wash somewhat wrinkled.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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Noun
There is a new World Series wrinkle in the postseason schedule.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Say goodbye to fine lines and wrinkles as this makeup’s wrinkle-filling properties work their magic, leaving you with a smooth and youthful appearance.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
Verb
This option, made with a cozy ribbed fabric that won’t wrinkle in your suitcase, has a stretchy and lightweight feel.
—Neha Tandon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2024
Iron the Bag Canvas tote bags come out of the wash somewhat wrinkled.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrinkle
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The rows of mountains appeared on the mainland to the north, receding into the mist, and the blue water churned a smoky white as the hull left broad furrows in its wake.Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Yet with every small furrow of her brow, Rowlands is somehow able to convey at least seven emotions at once.Emma Madden, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2024
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And as industries are constantly evolving, events must constantly introduce fresh insights, ideas and innovations to its regular mix.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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Both are allies to Mayor Jason Beck and his agenda to develop Peoria's northern tier as an innovation and technology corridor, complete with an airpark.Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Remove all contents to prevent imprinting, then lightly stuff the bag with acid-free tissue paper to prevent creasing and help retain the bag’s shape.Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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More to Know: Crafted from carbon steel with rounded silicone pads, this creates a natural-looking curl without creasing, tugging, or breakage.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
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Seconds later, the truck races back into view, barreling over Sloan, still crumpled on the ground, and fatally mowing down Carter, who had been standing on the sidewalk.Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
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Videos circulating on social media and verified by NBC News, showed several men watching the strike on Lebanon's capital from a distance, standing by their cars as the building crumples.Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Additionally, the new invention is stable in water and can withstand temperatures of up to 122 degrees Fahrenheit (850 degrees Celsius).Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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Those matches essentially establish a direct link between the cylinder seal system and the invention of writing.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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There's plenty of space to keep multiple windows open next to each other without feeling like everything is scrunched up.WIRED, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
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Poppy is only 13 pounds and can easily fit under the seat in front of us, but my first service dog, Bobbi, was a 65-pound Pit Bull mix, and scrunching herself under the seat for eight- to 10-hour flights was uncomfortable.Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024
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Like many other Osprey products, the Atmos and Aura packs are treated with PFAS-free DWR and made with bluesign APPROVED materials.Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Later, Chrysler added DeSoto and bought the Dodge Brothers Co., a company larger than Chrysler that had excellent products plus a good dealer organization.David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The patented lightweight frame folds flat for easy storage.Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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There was a sense of folding life into the making of it, allowing yourself to be infected.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Wrinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrinkle. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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