as in to crease
to pull the sides of (something, such as skin or cloth) together so that folds or wrinkles are formed
puckered the fabric before adding stitches
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Recent Examples of pucker
Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Nothing really pulls or puckers, which is difficult to achieve on this type of build.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Use a Fabric Steamer Fabric headboards may also be deep cleaned using a clothes steamer; be sure to check the care instructions to ensure the fabric can tolerate steaming, as the high heat can cause shrinkage or puckering.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
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Verb
Clinically-proven to increase lip volume by up to 20% and reduce fine lines by up to 33%, the smoothing formula will prettify your pucker.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Nothing really pulls or puckers, which is difficult to achieve on this type of build.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
This includes looking and feeling for changes such as:
Lumps or thickening
Changes in size, shape, or feel
Skin texture changes (like puckering or dimpling)
Nipple discharge or changes
Persistent pain in the breast or armpit
The comment section of her video quickly filled with love and support.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Use a Fabric Steamer Fabric headboards may also be deep cleaned using a clothes steamer; be sure to check the care instructions to ensure the fabric can tolerate steaming, as the high heat can cause shrinkage or puckering.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pucker
Verb
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Synthetic fabrics and wrinkle-resistant natural fibers don’t wrinkle and crease in the same way as cotton, linen, and other wrinkle-prone fabrics.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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However, Kuo says the Samsung Display design prevents major creasing from occurring by preventing the screen from bending beyond certain limits.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Outfitted with steel cable loops, a waterproof PVC identification tag, and a bendable, flexible silicone body, these Ovener luggage tags were built for the long haul.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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Why brands are abandoning traditional PR The statistics don’t lie: Hybrid approaches create feedback loops between paid and earned media, driving continuous improvement in both areas.—
Ascend Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
24 July 2025
Verb
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The collapse of Higher Ground Education may seem like a simple business story, but when businesses falter and fold in the education space, there are always students, parents, teachers, and families that are collatoral damage.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Austin has welcomed an exciting array of restaurants into the dining fold over the last year or so.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Verb
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The fabric is lightweight, doesn’t wrinkle easily, and rolls up compactly for packing.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 July 2025
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Clothes removed from these bags are almost always wrinkled.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
Noun
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While the amount of roughness is important, the placement of seams and surface texture can also affect a ball’s reliability in the air.—
Emma R. Hasson,
Scientific American,
25 July 2025
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Engram’s got the ability to stretch the field up the sideline and the seam, but also to be an easy target underneath defenses.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Shutters or reinforcing with ply board can be used to block flying debris, which is the leading cause of structural breaches, these help prevent extensive damage and costly repairs.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Fortunately, companies and brands that use premium cashmere will usually have information on their websites; generally speaking, the more details provided — length of fibers, ply, and gauge — the better the sweater.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The corrugation process guarantees that the containers are robust and lightweight, which is necessary for stacking and transportation in an efficient manner.—
CMG Containers,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2024
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Electrons in today’s graphene can move up to a micrometer before getting scattered by imperfections, such as corrugations in the surface of the material or grain boundaries between adjacent crystal patches.—
Chun-Yung Sung,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Jan. 2012
Noun
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They are handcrafted and stitched with a 4-inch pleat.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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The pleats also give it some stretch to move with you.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
17 July 2025
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“Pucker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pucker. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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