uncrumpling

Definition of uncrumplingnext
present participle of uncrumple

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncrumpling
Verb
  • That pacing felt right for top-down and lowers the barrier to entry without flattening the experience.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
  • What’s most gratifying is the extent to which the filmmakers sought practical solutions and physical sets rather than relying solely on the digital toolbox or flattening the action with endless green-screen sequences.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Scrape batter into prepared baking sheet and, using a medium offset spatula, gently spread to edges, smoothing surface.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Even better, many leave-in conditioners and hair milks not only boast hair-smoothing benefits, but also heat protection.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • According to a report from Emory University, many Black Americans in the late 19th century turned to hair straightening to avoid discrimination.
    Lauren Winfrey, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Slowly slide your heel back out, straightening your leg.
    Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Uncrumpling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncrumpling. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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