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plural of wrinkle
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as in creases
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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wrinkles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of wrinkle
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as in furrows
to develop creases or folds if you don't fold clothes promptly after drying, they'll wrinkle

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Noun
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Noun
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Verb
  • The exaggerated turtleneck gently folds over, forming a scarf-like collar, and the slits on either side give the oversized sweater some movement.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The stroller folds one-handed and sits upright for storage.
    Katrina Cossey, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Wrinkles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrinkles. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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