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Recent Examples of corrugation
The corrugation process guarantees that the containers are robust and lightweight, which is necessary for stacking and transportation in an efficient manner.
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Cmg Containers, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2024
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
In ammonoids a more complex septum might improve the animal’s survival odds by strengthening the shell (just as corrugations strengthen cardboard).
—Lori Oliwenstein, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
And—as expected—the solid rear axle does its usual dance on corrugations as well as its obligatory wag on big one-wheel bumps.
—Barry Winfield, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2023
Many are made not with potter’s wheels but a more ancient technique: coiling ropes of clay into a circle, laying one coil on top of another, then using handheld tools to smooth out the corrugations.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 25 May 2023
By alternating the cardboard's corrugation, Gehry was able to create stacks of it strong enough to support a human.
—Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 19 Jan. 2023
But if the order originates with a poultry producer, the boxes are going to be larger, significantly stronger in composition and corrugation and lined with a coating to prevent leakage.
—Matthew Shaer, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2022
The multiton rolls landed on the floor, where they were moved to be cut to size and sent to the loading area to be ferried to separate facilities for corrugation — the folding-and-layering action that makes cardboard cardboard.
—Matthew Shaer, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2022
Cmg Containers, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2024
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
In ammonoids a more complex septum might improve the animal’s survival odds by strengthening the shell (just as corrugations strengthen cardboard).
—Lori Oliwenstein, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
And—as expected—the solid rear axle does its usual dance on corrugations as well as its obligatory wag on big one-wheel bumps.
—Barry Winfield, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2023
Many are made not with potter’s wheels but a more ancient technique: coiling ropes of clay into a circle, laying one coil on top of another, then using handheld tools to smooth out the corrugations.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 25 May 2023
By alternating the cardboard's corrugation, Gehry was able to create stacks of it strong enough to support a human.
—Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 19 Jan. 2023
But if the order originates with a poultry producer, the boxes are going to be larger, significantly stronger in composition and corrugation and lined with a coating to prevent leakage.
—Matthew Shaer, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2022
The multiton rolls landed on the floor, where they were moved to be cut to size and sent to the loading area to be ferried to separate facilities for corrugation — the folding-and-layering action that makes cardboard cardboard.
—Matthew Shaer, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrugation
Noun
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Over 4 million anglers ply Florida waters yearly, catching over 100 million pounds of fish.—
Patrik Jonsson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
13 Dec. 2024
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These plies were sealed together under heat and pressure and cured using high-frequency electronic radio waves.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
25 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The central loop has a similar crystal but this one dangles from the top giving it constant movement when worn.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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This may throw our daily commutes, communication, and communal activities for a loop.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Ruffles and pleats echoed the shapes of roses in napa leather and velvet on clutches and shoulder bags.—
Stephen Garner,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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Her look included a bra top and high-waist skirt with a pin pleat detail. 12 of 25 Mikey Madison The nominee was a vision in a strapless custom cream Prada dress with a stole and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Mar. 2025
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In turn, each of the artificial neurons in the next layer can receive input from multiple sources in the previous one.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In a show that promoted body diversity, the silhouettes of bodysuits, collar-less jackets and jeans were emphasized by seam details and hi-low contrasts.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2025
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The ball used in the KBO is tackier and the seams are different, the strike zone is much smaller and the ballparks tend to be very hitter friendly.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
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Nothing really pulls or puckers, which is difficult to achieve on this type of build.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Where there once were homes and gardens was now a wide furrow of dirt, as if a giant had swiped his foot across it.—
Eduardo Medina,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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Will be exciting to see if those Tractor Boys can plough a more productive furrow with a young Seagull flying with them.—
Ali Rampling,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The tuck position is far easier in a backward rotation than what's required for a front flip.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Feb. 2025
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Lekki’s routine, which features two back tucks and a full-twisting dismount, was nearly good enough to earn a top 5 medal.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Corrugation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrugation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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