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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
Andre James, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026 Large cheeseburger combo with crinkle fries or tots and a drink for about $10. —Ella Gonzales march 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
Jon Vanzile, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026 From gourmet treats to squeaky and crinkling toys, your dog or cat will appreciate these festive little surprises. —Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crinkle
Noun
As the last part of its name implied, the flounder was golden brown and piled up, hiding a bed of crinkle cut french fries, which was hiding a puddle of creamy coleslaw. —Andre James, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026 Large cheeseburger combo with crinkle fries or tots and a drink for about $10. —Ella Gonzales march 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
As a result, the new foliage may look crinkled or stunted, with the aphids usually plainly visible around the stem. —Jon Vanzile, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026 From gourmet treats to squeaky and crinkling toys, your dog or cat will appreciate these festive little surprises. —Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crinkle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crinkle
Noun
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Young olive trees have smooth, gray bark, while the bark develops interesting furrows as the plant ages.— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
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Each year without the dead only deepens the furrow of their absence.— Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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End your drive with a stay at Chinati Hot Springs, and soak in the steaming springwater beneath rustling cottonwoods and the glittering expanse of Texas stars.— Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
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Between flower plantings, grow ornamental grasses that rustle with the wind or shrubs that produce fruit.— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When officials noticed, the person crumpled the page and, in front of everyone, swallowed it.— John Liu, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
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Some might view that as a bad thing, given that the Broncos’ run-game consistency crumpled after that Dobbins injury.— Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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My skin is wrinkled and worn from age, reflecting years of experience and wisdom.— David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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It’s crafted from a lightweight, breezy fabric that won’t wrinkle easily and will keep you comfy from the airport to the streets of your destination.— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lehkonen is a crease-crasher, a garbage collector and a pest, a greasy goal waiting to happen.— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
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Garments spanning nylon half-zips to French Terry sweatshirts, garments look faded and worn-in and feature hallmarks of denim like whiskers, creases, abrasions and breakages that tell stories of time and use.— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Set the scene A local crowd spanning generations has just spilled out of an artist talk in the art gallery, and now congregates by the crackling fireplace in the vibey bar area of Juliette.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Her stunning 2025 debut, Waiting Room, interrogated horror and discomfort through probing and foreboding synthesizer drones and crackling bass; on Carve, she’s not done with her demons yet.— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
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Mind you, that was also by design — the west side of the stadium was roped off entirely, so that 50% of capacity was scrunched into one half of the building.— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
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Further inspection found a Mexican citizen scrunched into a makeshift, dry compartment in the gas tank that February day.— Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And the offense did just enough, squeaking past the Steelers and Patriots.— Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
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Say your engine has an oil leak, the A/C fan belt squeaks intermittently, and the two front tires are close to bald.— Oc Register, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Crinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/crinkle. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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