UNCRUMPLING Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

uncrumpling

verb

present participle of uncrumple

as in ironing out

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The Premier League, our league, is a bulldozer, flattening anything and everything.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
To ensure quick, even cooking, consider flattening the chicken breasts.

— Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of flattening

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That said, the evolution aspect of the formula is in its skin-loving ingredients like peptides, niacinamide, and microgreens for skin-smoothing and oil-balancing benefits.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
The lightweight formula pairs olive, argan, jojoba, sunflower, and safflower oils with smoothing silicones to calm frizz and boost shine.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026

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Others in group were skilled at straightening delicate headstones in a way that prevents damage, said former American Legion Auxiliary National President Lisa Williamson.

— Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026
Press your hands toward the floor by straightening your elbows.

— Jakob Roze, HEALTH, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of straightening

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