corrugate

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Recent Examples of corrugate Rather than doors built floor to ceiling, they are corrugated plastic sheets. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025 The structures look corrugated, almost like cardboard. Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2025 The grandstands were rendered dangerous, riddled with rust and corrugated metal, before five-plus years of renovative work and millions of dollars intervened. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025 One photoshoot shows portraits of olive trees, luminous and corrugated, set against a glossy ink black night. Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for corrugate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrugate
Verb
  • 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
  • Pair with a cropped trench coat, creased denim, and shield sunglasses for an effortlessly cool look.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Add remaining meringue in 3 batches, gently folding with a rubber spatula after each addition until only a few streaks of meringue remain (err on the side of undermixing to keep the cake batter billowy).
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Mindless chores like folding laundry or washing dishes are great for this.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • That, combined with rising oil prices, undercut the yearslong push to crimp President Vladimir Putin’s ability to wage war in Ukraine.
    Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
  • That, combined with rising oil prices, undercut the yearslong push to crimp President Vladimir Putin's ability to wage war in Ukraine.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • This one plays with puckering on both ends, along with a creamsicle color palette that’s ideal for setting on deck chairs and chaises surrounding the pool.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The subtle bitterness is complemented with creamy cheese and a mouth-puckering lemon dressing.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, in the early 1900s, people feared broadcast radio would wrinkle their skin, dry up the sky, and even cause flooding by breaking up clouds.
    Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Now’s also a great time to stock up on timeless basics like the Lands’ End Super-T Short-sleeve T-shirt, a soft cotton-jersey T-shirt that won’t wrinkle, shrink, or pill over time, and is available in a whopping 13 shades that are currently 25 percent off.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Flat front panel and knife pleats around the back.
    Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
  • The wontons, pleated with precision, arrive steamed and slicked with mild chili crisp.
    Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The injury occurred on a breakaway in Dallas last Monday, leaving Moody crumpled on the floor and requiring a stretcher.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Boz just towers over her, is confident and assured as always, and Rachel is all crumpled up and just wants to get out of there.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026

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“Corrugate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrugate. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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