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noun

ˈkrēs

as in furrow

a small fold in a soft and otherwise smooth surface rolling, rather than folding, your clothes when you pack will usually prevent a lot of creases

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verb

as in to furrow

to develop creases or folds her face creased with worry

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Recent Examples of crease

Noun

Spherical powders ensure a silky-smooth, seamless application that never looks cakey or settles into creases, while vitamin E delivers antioxidant protection throughout the day. —

Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026 The wide-leg hem keeps your ankles cool on warm summer days, and the pleats and dark hue prevent pesky crease lines from showing. —

Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026

Verb

The father was wearing a button-down shirt, creased from wear but evidently well-ironed. —

Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026 This step builds on the eye cream by extending that moisture barrier across the full face and preventing the delicate eye area from drying out and creasing as the day goes on. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crease

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Noun

In furrows of pain, The good now germinates.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Young olive trees have smooth, gray bark, while the bark develops interesting furrows as the plant ages.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026

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Verb

My picks include travel-friendly outfits that won’t wrinkle in your suitcase, sets that are polished enough to wear to dinner, and easy errand-running duos that take the stress out of getting dressed in the morning—all starting at just $15.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 June 2026
My skin looked dry and wrinkled.

— Sarah Miller, New Yorker, 20 June 2026