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as in crumpling
to create (as by crushing) an irregular mass of creases in
the guest rumpled the antique bedspread by lying down on it
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as in disrupting
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
the aunt would invariably rumple the little boy's hair whenever she came to visit
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The sixth inning also featured a frightening moment when Cleveland’s David Fry, squaring around to bunt, took a 99 mph fastball from Skubal off his face, crumpling to the dirt as Skubal reacted with distress.—
Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
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Singh’s truck blocked both lanes of the northbound Turnpike, leading the Chrysler Town & Country minivan the three friends were riding in to slam into the semi’s 18-wheeler trailer, crumpling underneath it.—
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This bedding is the antithesis of scratchy, boasting a buttery feel and polished look with minimal wrinkling thanks to the sateen weave.—
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Dryer sheets soften and release wrinkles in fabrics that are prone to wrinkling, such as cotton and linen.—
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Airlines canceled hundreds of flights, disrupting plans for thousands of travelers during a busy holiday weekend and in a region that experts say is among the most popular for travelers this time of year.—
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One woman, Trish, told CBS News the fear was already disrupting daily life amid an influx of 2,000 federal law enforcement members in the Twin Cities metro area.—
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He could be seen scrunching his face in anticipation.—
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Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the ground and use your toes to grab and curl the towel toward you, scrunching it up several times before switching sides.—
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Go on a street food tour Street food tours are great things to do in Sicily and a fabulous alternative to hours of shuffling through museums.—
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It's designed to offer a satisfying and calming shuffling motion, guided by a strong magnet and a seamless sliding track on the inside.—
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Still, Samsung in some ways is off to a stronger start with the Galaxy Z TriFold than the earliest folding smartphones.—
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Even worse, folding them back to flat-form following use has been difficult or impossible.—
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The lift even handles my 150-pound mattress with ease, not even creasing a pillow.—
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Bell even says it can be used under the eyes as well to help prevent your concealer from creasing.—
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But then Detective Nathanial Saint shows up carrying disturbing news and an even more unexpected jolt of creativity.—
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Arrest follows disturbing video The Hopkins County Sheriff's Office arrested Hicks for animal cruelty.—
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“Rumpling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumpling. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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