as in creasing
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 puckering
The innovation eliminated unflattering creases along the back and puckering along the inseam.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
Collins answered the question by puckering his mouth and shaking his head.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
Collins answered the question by puckering his mouth and shaking his head.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puckering
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The Slip Silk Scrunchies are designed to hold hair without creasing, causing friction, or stealing moisture.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
23 Jan. 2026
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The ubiquitous appeal of the style has challenged underwear designers to find ways to reduce the potential for creasing and make even a full-coverage design undetectable.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
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Accurate alignment of these motors is essential to ensure synchronized gripper motion when folding fabric.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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The fragrance opens with a playful burst of juicy raspberry before folding into warm vanilla blossom, eventually settling into a smooth veil of cashmere musk that feels cozy without ever becoming heavy.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Many shower curtain liners can be washed in the washing machine with baking soda to bust through tough grime and mildew and a towel to keep the liner from wrinkling.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
19 Jan. 2026
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These are more prone to wrinkling than other weaves, so plan to remove them promptly from the dryer after washing (or iron them) if wrinkles bother you.—
Mary Grace Granados
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Puckering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puckering. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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