RUMPLE Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

rumple

verb

Definition of rumple

as in to crumple

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 to wrinkle

to develop creases or folds the linen skirt rumpled as soon as she started wearing it

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as in to disrupt

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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Recent Examples of rumple He was rumpled in the summer heat and wearing a collarless white shirt. — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026 Outfits that don't look rumpled straight out of my luggage, like my favorite pair of wrinkle-free pants, are a must-have. — Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2025 These comfort-forward essentials are designed to minimize aches, maximize rest and help any traveler arrive feeling more refreshed than rumpled. — Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 The covers and sheets on the oversized double bed were rumpled and askew. — Timothy Crouse, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for rumple

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The silver vehicle lay upside down in the Uncompahgre River, crumpled like an aluminum can.

— Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
At the beginning of a normal Friday practice in Week 11, Bowman crumpled to the grass at the Falcons’ practice facility.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of crumple

Verb

All items arrived clean (professional cleaning is included in your BNTO box subscription) and showed no wear and tear, though they were wrinkled from shipping and needed a good steam before wearing.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2026
The same men worked in the lobby—a little fatter, a little more wrinkled and gray.

— Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of wrinkle

Verb

The integration could help American troops operate uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) when adversaries attempt to disrupt battlefield communications.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
At the same time, a traffic signal at Hazel Avenue and Folsom Boulevard was flashing in all directions, disrupting train signals at three additional intersections, Selenis said.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of disrupt

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The stranger watched it with deathly seriousness, forehead furrowed as if thinking through some impossible problem.

— Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
Robinson appeared to furrow his brow and smirk as the text messages about the engravings were displayed in the courtroom.

— Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of furrow

Verb

Offensive line shuffled up Dykes said in earlier in the week that TCU looked at everything throughout the program during the 2-3 start and would make the necessary adjustments to try and turn things around.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026
Uribe shuffled off the mound, and the crowd at American Family Field roared.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of shuffle

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Adrien Michel, winner of the 2025 le19M Métiers d’Art Prize, introduced a capsule inspired by Marcel Breuer’s Cesca B34 chair, anchored by a shirt that folds out of a leather case made with Studio MTX.

— Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026
Robots learn from experiments A separate Google project tested whether agents could improve DNA aptamers, short molecules that fold into shapes capable of attaching to specific proteins.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of fold

Verb

Roll magazines and tuck them inside your boots to prevent the boot shaft from being creased or collapsing during storage.

— Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 20 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of crease

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