as in to crease
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 pucker
Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Nothing really pulls or puckers, which is difficult to achieve on this type of build.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Use a Fabric Steamer Fabric headboards may also be deep cleaned using a clothes steamer; be sure to check the care instructions to ensure the fabric can tolerate steaming, as the high heat can cause shrinkage or puckering.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
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Verb
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
Nothing really pulls or puckers, which is difficult to achieve on this type of build.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
This includes looking and feeling for changes such as:
Lumps or thickening
Changes in size, shape, or feel
Skin texture changes (like puckering or dimpling)
Nipple discharge or changes
Persistent pain in the breast or armpit
The comment section of her video quickly filled with love and support.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Use a Fabric Steamer Fabric headboards may also be deep cleaned using a clothes steamer; be sure to check the care instructions to ensure the fabric can tolerate steaming, as the high heat can cause shrinkage or puckering.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pucker
Verb
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Shoppers note that the concealer is blendable and doesn’t crease or settle into lines — resulting in a natural finish that several shoppers dubbed amazing for dry and mature skin.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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The longwear formula is built to resist creasing, fading, and transferring, even in heat and humidity.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Sheen Falls Lodge is only a few miles outside the Ring of Kerry, the 111-mile loop that traces the coastline of the relaveragh Peninsula.—
Peter Terzian,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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That's according to a Tennessean analysis of Zillow listings conducted in June, which showed 1,600 rental apartments now available within Nashville's inner highway loop — where Interstates 24, 65 and 40 converge.—
Molly Davis,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Fit the top crust over the filling; fold edges under, sealing to bottom crust, and crimp.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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Of course, the real bulk and weight comes from the remainder of the kit, particularly the 25.3-lb (11.5-kg) folding hammock stand.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Clothes removed from these bags are almost always wrinkled.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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These travel pants are made from lightweight, breathable fabric that drapes oh-so-perfectly along the legs and doesn’t wrinkle easily, even after a long flight.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The police can’t and won’t help, since there are no suspicious circumstances, and, in the richest seam that Ambrosioni explores, Jeanne looks for explanations, reflecting on their difficult family life and Suzanne’s bereavement, her husband having died some years before.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
10 July 2025
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Signs ‘Fawning’ Is Harming Your Career Or Relationships Dubose suggests that the helping, medical and mental health professions are bulging at the seams with fawners.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Shutters or reinforcing with ply board can be used to block flying debris, which is the leading cause of structural breaches, these help prevent extensive damage and costly repairs.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Fortunately, companies and brands that use premium cashmere will usually have information on their websites; generally speaking, the more details provided — length of fibers, ply, and gauge — the better the sweater.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The corrugation process guarantees that the containers are robust and lightweight, which is necessary for stacking and transportation in an efficient manner.—
CMG Containers,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2024
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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
Noun
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They’re designed with a stretchy fabric and feature two front pleats for stylish dimension that can be dressed up for nights out.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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The high-waisted is supportive, the pleats add a cute flair, and the three pockets—yes, three—are great for carrying all the small must-haves without needing a bag.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
1 July 2025
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“Pucker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pucker. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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