The wrinkles disappeared as she ironed.

Meaning: The creases or folds in the clothes vanished as she pressed them with a hot iron.

Choice of Words: Wrinkles are creases or folds in clothes or skin. Disappeared means to vanish or become invisible. Ironed means to press clothes with a hot iron to make them smooth. She refers to a female person.

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The wrinkles vanished as she pressed.

Meaning: This means that the lines or creases on the skin became less visible as the person applied pressure to the fabric with the iron.

Choice of Words: Vanished means to disappear or become invisible. Pressed refers to applying pressure or force to something. When you put these words together, the sentence means that the lines on the skin became less visible as the person applied pressure to the fabric with the iron.

The creases faded as she smoothed.

Meaning: This means that the lines or creases on the skin became less visible as the person used the iron to make the fabric smooth and flat.

Choice of Words: Creases are another word for wrinkles. Faded means to become less visible or distinct. Smoothed refers to making something flat or even. When you put these words together, the sentence means that the lines on the skin became less visible as the person used the iron to make the fabric smooth and flat.

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