as in creases
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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Verb
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Flyer gone damp in his hand, creases shredding how cut cotton would.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Nowadays, the best futons have a bit more finesse than a basic frame with a mattress topper that folds into a couch like a taco.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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This homage to Bottura’s mother is designed to be a comforting respite, a guesthouse with magical Italian dishes prepared by chef Jessica Rosval, who folds in distinctly Canadian flourishes from her home country.—
Jamila Robinson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
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Here’s a cotton dress that resists wrinkles thanks to its poplin fabric—a tight weave that boosts durability and prevents creasing.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Aug. 2025
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French seams, which both require more materials and require more construction time than other finishing options; the seam allowance is long enough to allow the raw edge to be folded back and hidden away with tiny, invisible stitches.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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In peer relationships, how should feedback loops work?—
Jason Andersen,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Silvery twine loops form a scalloped garland.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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