scrunched; scrunching; scrunches
2
a
: to draw or squeeze together tightly
b
: crumple
—often used with up
c
: to cause (something, such as one's features) to draw together
—usually used with up
: a crunching sound
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Examples of scrunch in a Sentence
Verb
I scrunched down in the chair.
I scrunched the fabric in my hand.
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WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
Poppy is only 13 pounds and can easily fit under the seat in front of us, but my first service dog, Bobbi, was a 65-pound Pit Bull mix, and scrunching herself under the seat for eight- to 10-hour flights was uncomfortable.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024
Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 28 July 2023
But the same compression material that gives leggings their scrunch, helps keep their shape, and enhances your performance by boosting blood flow to your lower body can have some not-so-flattering side effects.
—Lindsay Geller, Women's Health, 7 Sep. 2023
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Verb
There's plenty of space to keep multiple windows open next to each other without feeling like everything is scrunched up.
—WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
Poppy is only 13 pounds and can easily fit under the seat in front of us, but my first service dog, Bobbi, was a 65-pound Pit Bull mix, and scrunching herself under the seat for eight- to 10-hour flights was uncomfortable.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024
Noun
The brand is known for its scrunch ballet flat style, which is offered in a collection of classic and bold colors.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 28 July 2023
But the same compression material that gives leggings their scrunch, helps keep their shape, and enhances your performance by boosting blood flow to your lower body can have some not-so-flattering side effects.
—Lindsay Geller, Women's Health, 7 Sep. 2023
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“Scrunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrunch. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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