PUCKERING Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

puckering

verb

present participle of pucker

as in creasing

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 puckering Its mouth-puckering quality comes from acetic acid made from grain alcohol. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 July 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 This one plays with puckering on both ends, along with a creamsicle color palette that’s ideal for setting on deck chairs and chaises surrounding the pool. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026 The subtle bitterness is complemented with creamy cheese and a mouth-puckering lemon dressing. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026 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 The innovation eliminated unflattering creases along the back and puckering along the inseam. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026 Collins answered the question by puckering his mouth and shaking his head. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025

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The formula is designed to deliver up to 16 hours of wear without primer and is resistant to creasing, caking, fading and smudging.

— Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
Samsung has unveiled a new flexible display technology for foldable phones that’s designed to be slimmer, more durable, and less prone to creasing.

— Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 15 July 2026

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Many of those waiting for the court to open in the early morning hours sat in folding chairs beneath flags flying at half-staff in honor of the late country music legend Dolly Parton.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
There’s a Santa Claus in a folding chair with a cardboard plank on two milk crates hustling tourists via three card monte.

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026

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