as in to crease
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Recent Examples of corrugate
The underside was corrugated with a series of trenches that ran perpendicular to the direction of ice flow, like waves offshore from a beach.
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Douglas Fox, Scientific American, 1 Nov. 2022
Completed in October 2022, the board-and-batten and corrugated copper-roof structure is nestled amid a double corner lot, just steps from world-class surf breaks, beaches, hiking trails, and the shops and restaurants of Hanalei Town.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2023
City Hall had corrugated metal sheets outside the windows.
—WSJ, 30 Aug. 2023
Many companies offer heavy-duty cardboard, which is usually corrugated or extra thick to hold up better to drops or heavy items that may bend or warp thinner boxes.
—Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 29 Aug. 2023
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Douglas Fox, Scientific American, 1 Nov. 2022
Completed in October 2022, the board-and-batten and corrugated copper-roof structure is nestled amid a double corner lot, just steps from world-class surf breaks, beaches, hiking trails, and the shops and restaurants of Hanalei Town.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2023
City Hall had corrugated metal sheets outside the windows.
—WSJ, 30 Aug. 2023
Many companies offer heavy-duty cardboard, which is usually corrugated or extra thick to hold up better to drops or heavy items that may bend or warp thinner boxes.
—Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 29 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrugate
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Meanwhile, Tom Ford Beauty delivers a humidity-proof option designed to withstand even the hottest days—no slipping, no creasing.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
15 May 2025
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His eyes strayed to the gallery and suddenly a whimsical grin creased his face.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
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Personalized learning systems can tailor complex scientific concepts to individual learners, making the vastness of quantum mechanics or the intricacies of protein folding more accessible and, consequently, more awe-inspiring.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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With an expansive cargo area, multiple storage compartments, and the option to fold down the third row, this vehicle is ideal for our family of four (who sometimes travels with Nana, and other passengers).—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
30 May 2025
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Even so, economists are cautioning that the growing trade war between the U.S. and China could crimp the nation's growth.—
Anne Marie Drummond Lee,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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But for now, the levies are helping tamp down inflation by raising global recession fears and crimping Americans’ finances and spending, at least for some services, said Ryan Sweet, chief U.S. economist of Oxford Economics.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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These leaf enclosures become puckered and are easy to notice.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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When succulents start to lose water, their thick leaves will pucker or look wrinkly.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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Everlane Khaki Wide-leg Linen Pants These high-rise pants from Everlane are made from a breezy linen-viscose blend that won’t wrinkle as badly as 100 percent linen.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2025
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It is also made from a non-iron fabric that won’t wrinkle, and comes in both slim and classic fits.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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Queen Letizia’s skirt included pleating and flowed for ease of movement.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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The dress’ flowing skirt included pleating and lace detailing at the hemline.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 May 2025
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Instead of crumpling, Brad Marchand scored the double-overtime game-winner for Florida, giving the Panthers a 5-4 overtime win and sending the.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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And there were few carefully staged photographs of winning grins taken at the Clifden bog as the Vimy sat with its nose crumpled into the earth.—
David Rooney
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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“Corrugate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrugate. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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