How to Use scrunch in a Sentence

scrunch

1 of 2 verb
  • I scrunched down in the chair.
  • I scrunched the fabric in my hand.
  • The two men stride toward us with masks scrunched against their noses.
    — Bryan Washington, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Sheppard won’t have as scrunched a floor to run the offense.
    — Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Her nose scrunches up like something smells bad in here.
    — Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Nose scrunched up, nostrils flared, smile playing on her lips.
    — Jeanne Sager, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2016
  • Brandon's nose scrunches up as the fluffy brown curls fall down his face.
    — Natalia Alamdari, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2020
  • Rake the product through and scrunch the ends of your hair up towards the roots.
    — Andrea Jordan, Good Housekeeping, 17 June 2022
  • Once any knots are removed, scrunch or arrange the curls at the top of your head.
    — Alison Caporimo, Seventeen, 29 Nov. 2022
  • Rosen said, scrunching his nose as if struck again with the sharp smell of the debris.
    — Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2018
  • Fold and scrunch the foil tightly around the edges of the cookie cutter.
    — Carrie Knauer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 9 Dec. 2019
  • Simply add an excess of your preferred oil or gel and scrunch away.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 27 May 2026
  • Scrunch in the product and use a T-shirt to scrunch out the excess.
    — Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 2 Aug. 2022
  • Your shoulders were really tense and your face was scrunched up.
    — Danielle Lerner, The Courier-Journal, 11 May 2018
  • Her face is elastic, twisting and scrunching to fit any mood.
    — Tim Layden, SI.com, 11 July 2017
  • Once the glue has cooled, scrunch the fabric down the middle to create a bowtie shape.
    — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Once the hair is completely dry, gently scrunch your hair again to break the gel cast.
    — Andrea Jordan, Good Housekeeping, 17 June 2022
  • James then scrunched his face into a sarcastic, close-eyed smile.
    — Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Spray a bunch in and scrunch the hair with your hands or dry with a diffuser for lots of kinky fun curl.
    — Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, 24 May 2018
  • Two women sat under it, their faces scrunched, shoulders tense.
    — Sophia Moskalenko, Vox, 2 July 2019
  • When their heads were turned, Janet Ashcroft scrunched her face and stuck her tongue out at them.
    — James Hohmann, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2018
  • To give your straight strands an undone finish, spritz and scrunch them with a texture spray.
    — Krista Carter, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
  • My hair is dark brown, so thick that people want to scrunch it in their hands, and an uneven mess of curls.
    — Deanna Pai, Glamour, 4 May 2018
  • Apply a light oil and scrunch your hair upwards to break the gel cast to soften your curls and add shine.
    — NBC News, 25 Jan. 2020
  • The key, said Neale, is not to scrunch, but to leave your hair well alone when air-drying to avoid frizz.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 3 Aug. 2022
  • Horse manure plops onto the asphalt, and no one blinks or scrunches their nose.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2023
  • In the meantime, the family is scrunched into half the house.
    — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 7 June 2023
  • The ultra-soft towel can be used to scrunch or plop hair to define curls, all while drying.
    — Emily Burns, ELLE, 8 July 2022
  • Being awake, truly awake, not lying in bed with my eyes scrunched closed, felt deviant.
    — Amanda Shapiro, Bon Appetit, 29 May 2018
  • Hiddleston scrunches his eyes a bit at the statement.
    — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 22 Aug. 2025

scrunch

2 of 2 noun
  • Just rub a bit between hands and comb or scrunch through ends.
    — Blake Bakkila, Good Housekeeping, 15 Apr. 2021
  • Simply fold, scrunch, wrap, then glue it all together.
    — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Or, let air-dry with a scrunch of mousse that plays up your hair’s natural texture.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 June 2026
  • Simply spritz, scrunch, and watch your hair become perfectly beachy.
    — ELLE, 21 May 2022
  • Massage with your hands Squeeze, scrunch, and rub the kale leaves for 1–2 minutes.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
  • With just a few spritzes and a scrunch, your hair can look bodacious and salon-worthy in seconds.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 June 2025
  • Participants pick things up, scrunch leaves, and lean into fences and park benches.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Spray on mid-length to ends and gently 'scrunch' product into hair—bouncy, shiny, frizz-free waves that last for three days!
    — Jillian Ruffo, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Sep. 2022
  • My current favorites are ruffle socks for a more feminine outfit or scrunch socks for a more cozy look.
    — Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
  • My current favorites are ruffle socks for a more feminine outfit or scrunch socks for a more cozy look.
    — Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
  • The brand is known for its scrunch ballet flat style, which is offered in a collection of classic and bold colors.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 28 July 2023
  • They’re constructed from durable 100% scrunch leather, with leather lining and a leather outsole.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The Marry Me star, meanwhile, opted for a spaghetti-strap scrunch crop top and airy wide-leg pants.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Aug. 2022
  • Dust It on her roots for a bit of volume and a scrunch with the Bread Hair Oil on the rest of her hair.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
  • My current favorites are ruffle socks for a more feminine outfit or scrunch socks for a cozier look.
    — Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
  • To mimic that beachy cliffside texture, hit your waves with a sea salt texture spray and a good scrunch before locking them in with hairspray.
    — Grace McCarty, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
  • To revive curls in a pinch, spray a mixture of half water and half leave-in conditioner on the ends of your hair, and scrunch or style as usual.
    — Brooke Shunatona, Cosmopolitan, 30 Aug. 2017
  • The tongue is also ventilated and has been redesigned to reduce toe scrunch, which improves comfort.
    — Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 27 May 2022
  • In lieu of washing and re-styling daily, which can worsen damage, try this hydrating aloe and mango mist on dry hair between washes and scrunch.
    — Health.com, 20 Apr. 2022
  • For those who love the scrunch ballet flat look, Sam Edelman has pretty much nailed this design with its collection of comfortable ballet flats.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 28 July 2023
  • But the same compression material that gives leggings their scrunch, helps keep their shape, and enhances your performance by boosting blood flow to your lower body can have some not-so-flattering side effects.
    — Lindsay Geller, Women's Health, 7 Sep. 2023
  • In addition to the scrunch detail, the shoe brand also boasts a vast collection of options, ranging from different colors, materials, textures, and patterns, so there truly is a flat for everyone.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 28 July 2023
  • Meanwhile, The Large Cosmetic Pouch, priced at $74, features the same lining with its own brush holders, clear storage pouch, scrunch pockets and dividers.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The bag takes inspiration from the eponymous designer’s Marc by Marc archival collection and includes the signature scrunch design detail, adding a playful texture to the relaxed shape.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 July 2025
  • On Wednesday, outside of her gym, Kim was spotted squatting on the sidewalk in a pair of her signature ankle-scrunch sweats, a tank, and some Yeezy sneakers, concentrating very hard on this exact dilemma.
    — Rachel Torgerson, Cosmopolitan, 26 Oct. 2017
  • The leggings have a butt-scrunch design meant to highlight your derriere, come in 94 colors including bright options and tie-dye varieties, and are available in sizes XS to 4XL.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Long before Demna Gvesalia sent scrunches down the Balenciaga runway, the 85-year-old has been championing the divisive hair accessory.
    — refinery29.com, 21 Mar. 2018
  • Over on the fall/winter 2025 runways, Ralph Lauren and Zimmermann took a more subtle approach via elegant knee-high leather boots with buccaneer buckle detailing and a slight scrunch.
    — Emma Spedding, Vogue, 24 July 2025
  • On March 19, the 53-year-old actor was spotted filming a new project in New York City wearing a pair of cream suede ankle booties with a bit of a relaxed scrunch that went perfectly with the vibe of her cozy flannel button-down, oversized robe cardigan, and slouchy hobo bag.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026

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