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as in crumpling
to create (as by crushing) an irregular mass of creases in the guest rumpled the antique bedspread by lying down on it
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as in disrupting
to undo the proper order or arrangement of the aunt would invariably rumple the little boy's hair whenever she came to visit
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Moses Moody scored 23 points before crumpling to the floor with an apparently serious left knee injury late in overtime as the Golden State Warriors beat Dallas 137-131 on Monday night, extending the Mavericks' home losing streak to 12 games, their longest in 32 years.—
CBS News, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
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The Material steak knives arrived sharp, slicing through a piece of paper rather than crumpling its edge.— Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
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Also wrinkling matters is Eiza González as Nick’s wife Alice, who also happens to be Mike’s secret lover.— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
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The report noted wrinkling on Smith’s hands from water immersion, according to People.— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
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The hospitality union represents roughly 2,000 workers at the arena, potentially disrupting one of the biggest sporting events in the world.— Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
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In such a case, if the people passing the message did not have complete control of their devices, an outsider could potentially subtly change the particles’ entanglement, disrupting the communication without leaving a trace.— Matt von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
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He could be seen scrunching his face in anticipation.— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
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Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the ground and use your toes to grab and curl the towel toward you, scrunching it up several times before switching sides.— Jakob Roze, Health, 26 Dec. 2025
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Of course, no rotation shuffling is imminent with Rodón expected to make at least three rehab starts and Cole moving at a slower pace following Tommy John surgery.— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
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The famed Rendezvous Ballroom dance floor was so packed, couples would have to do their moves in a close embrace, posture upright while doing short half steps, swiftly shuffling their feet as the partners stepped out and in, over and over, in a rhythmic swing.— Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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Already McCue has observed an agave, a rosette shape succulent, folding and unfolding its leaves over the course of days.— Alina Hartounian, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
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Instead of folding, as the Magic had done at various points throughout the regular season when faced with on-court adversity, Orlando responded with a 14-3 run to recapture a double-digit lead with three minutes left in the third frame.— Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
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Flexi-form technology prevents creasing, while light refracting pigments blur the look of fine lines and texture.— Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
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The key here is to look for smart fits and dressy details, including creasing, pleating, and even embroidery.— Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
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Then jurors heard disturbing sounds of banging — and choking, according to the Star-Telegram.— KC Baker, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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And inside the actual pillow, there are only those air sacs, which inflate and deflate to slightly change pressure points throughout the night – silently and without disturbing your slumber, or anyone else's.— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Rumpling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/rumpling. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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