scrunched; scrunching; scrunches
2
a
: to draw or squeeze together tightly
b
: crumple
—often used with up
c
: to cause (something, such as one's features) to draw together
—usually used with up
: a crunching sound
Examples of scrunch in a Sentence
Verb
I scrunched down in the chair.
I scrunched the fabric in my hand.
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Ashliene McMenamy, Allure, 8 Apr. 2025
The fetal folds are creases along the calf’s skin that come from being scrunched inside its mother’s uterus for about 18 months.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Mar. 2025
Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 4 Apr. 2025
My hips and my neck don’t feel any sort of scrunch or discomfort, which is a huge plus.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2025
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Verb
As Chelsea, Wood widens her eyes and slants her eyebrows up when confused, bares her teeth and scrunches her whole face in terror, and barely contains her smile when smitten.
—Ashliene McMenamy, Allure, 8 Apr. 2025
The fetal folds are creases along the calf’s skin that come from being scrunched inside its mother’s uterus for about 18 months.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
Specific foot-strengthening movements might include towel scrunches, banded ankle exercises, and calf raises, Dr. Malek says.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 4 Apr. 2025
My hips and my neck don’t feel any sort of scrunch or discomfort, which is a huge plus.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for scrunch
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“Scrunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrunch. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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