crinkle
verb (used with or without object)
to wrinkle; crimple; ripple.
crinkled
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past participleof crinkle.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof crinkle.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
crinkleverb (used with or without object)to wrinkle; crimple; ripple.
Example Sentences
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Our critic raved that “Carol Bove is an illusionist. Under her spell, steel is transformed into supple leather, sagging vinyl, crinkled plastic.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Mr. Hur crinkled an eyebrow and corrected him: No, he said, she occupied that post under President Obama.
From New York Times ● Mar. 12, 2024
They’re crinkled to reflect the light, making the medals shine.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 8, 2024
Even water trapped in the depression of a crinkled chips bag is fair game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2023
At the word “optimistic,” Lady Constance crinkled her nose in the manner of a person detecting a bad smell.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
