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
Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Breast Swelling or Dimpling Breast pain Changes in the size and shape of the breast
Dimpling, puckering, scaling, redness, or swelling
A new lump or thickening in the breast or armpit area
Nipple discharge
A nipple that has turned inward
There are many types of breast cancer.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 11 Aug. 2025
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 May 2025
That sort of a mouth pucker is my favorite thing about it, and just being slightly disrespectful to Keanu.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025
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Kardashian puckered her lips and gave the camera a smoldering look.
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So the power pucker finally prevails, despite Donna.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for pucker
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The lift even handles my 150-pound mattress with ease, not even creasing a pillow.—
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The other perk is that the creamy, light-as-air consistency stays put for up to 10 hours and doesn’t crease or cake.—
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Newer facilities rely on closed-loop cooling systems that recirculate cooling liquids instead of evaporating water.—
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While no definitive plans are in place, Rosales described long-term ambitions to further extend the trail to the Hunt Branch Library and potentially with other city trail loops.—
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Many fold up easily, and some soft pens even come with carrying cases.—
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At the Harm Reduction Coalition of Santa Cruz County’s mobile syringe clinic, a single lamp shines a bright circle over folding tables stacked with boxes of soap, toothpaste, electrolytes, syringes, condoms and Narcan — a drug that can reverse opioid overdoses.—
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These are more prone to wrinkling than other weaves, so plan to remove them promptly from the dryer after washing (or iron them) if wrinkles bother you.—
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Use this setting for any clothing that specifies permanent press on the care tag, as well as with more delicate fabrics that tend to wrinkle.—
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On just the second play of the second quarter, Lacy was off to the race, finding a seam and busting out a 73-yard touchdown run to go up 7-3 after the extra point.—
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His four-seam fastball averages about 94 MPH.—
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Generally Septic-Safe Types of Toilet Papers Standard toilet paper products that are generally beneficial for the septic system include recycled toilet paper, biodegradable toilet paper, tree-free toilet paper, single-ply toilet paper, and soft two-ply toilet paper.—
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Stainless steel is a poor conductor, meaning a single-ply pan made of stainless steel would cook inconsistently, with numerous hot and cold spots.—
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Fluting and corrugation have also been added to the plate for longitudinal stiffness, and better traction comes via a Pwrtrac rubber outsole.—
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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.—
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Overly Elaborate Pleats Heavy, elaborate pleats can make curtains look stiff and overly formal, which is why designers are favoring simpler, more elegant pleat styles.—
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Her skirt has pleats, just like this Amazon find that’s going for $37.—
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“Pucker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pucker. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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