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verb

Definition of puckernext
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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noun

as in loop

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Recent Examples of pucker
Verb
The accoutrements have been carefully hand-hewn and gilded, boasting an attractive luster and the faces of a sun puckering her lips plus two sleepy moons on the earrings. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026 To cap it all off, participants will take on what is considered to be one of the world’s most mouth-puckering sour candies, Barnetts Mega Sour. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
Noun
Then the evil grin loses its enthusiasm, gradually working its way to a toothless pucker. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025 Unlike most fruity orange sauces, the Pickled Prince version isn’t sugar-forward — kumquats have the perfect mixture of sweet punch and pucker to complement the habanero. — Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for pucker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pucker
  1. crease
  2. loop
  3. fold
  4. seam
  5. wrinkle
  6. ply
  7. corrugation
  8. pleat
Verb
  • Its fine powders fill in fine lines instead of creasing around them, too.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • This one is formulated specifically for the under-eye area to softly highlight and brighten your look while keeping creasing at bay.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 27 June 2026
Definition of crease
Noun
  • The rules would restrict data center water use by requiring closed loop cooling systems, and would increase set back requirements to put more space between data center buildings and nearby homes and businesses.
    — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026
  • Called Kamo‘oalewa, the space rock loops by Earth, coming as close as 9 million miles and as far as 25 million miles from our planet.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 6 July 2026
Definition of loop
Verb
  • Items including coolers, folding chairs, frisbees, balls, metal drink containers and aerosol cans — including spray sunscreen — are prohibited.
    — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • Others, like Castro, sat outside their homes and businesses on folding chairs and patio furniture, as the marchers, fire trucks and floats went by.
    — Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026
Definition of fold
Noun
  • The right-hander’s arsenal features a slider, four-seam fastball and cutter.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Then, two batters later, reliever Kyle Hurt threw a four-seam fastball down the middle of the plate, and Machado rocketed the pitch to the center field wall beyond the grasp of a leaping Pages.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of seam
Verb
  • Keep scrolling for more petite spring pants that won’t wrinkle.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026
  • One reviewer shared that the fabric is soft, looks high-end, and doesn’t wrinkle.
    — Aashna Gheewalla, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of wrinkle
Noun
  • On top of the inner liner is the carcass ply.
    — Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
  • The 38-year-old living legend plies his trade for Miami FC and hopes to lead Argentina to a repeat as World Cup champion in 2026.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 May 2026
Definition of ply
Noun
  • Fluting and corrugation have also been added to the plate for longitudinal stiffness, and better traction comes via a Pwrtrac rubber outsole.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Dec. 2025
  • 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
Definition of corrugation
Noun
  • In addition to changing the lighting and painting the walls, Miranda-Martin prioritized the window treatments, with pinch pleat curtains from Ikea.
    — Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • The chic quarter-button front, preppy collar, and inverted back pleat add understated yet fashion-forward details, making this an easy, polished look prepared for whatever’s on the itinerary.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
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