furrow 1 of 2

as in crease
a small fold in a soft and otherwise smooth surface the furrows in his usually unwrinkled brow suggested that he was very worried

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

furrow

2 of 2

verb

1
as in to plow
to cut into and turn over the sod of (a piece of land) using a bladed implement we had to furrow the field before we could plant the wheat

Synonyms & Similar Words

2
as in to wrinkle
to develop creases or folds his brow furrowed in concentration as he tried to figure out the math problem

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of furrow
Noun
The 27-year-old has ploughed a long furrow in the lower leagues, dropping down a division to join third tier Ipswich Town in 2021. Asif Burhan, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024 Brows furrow, lips purse, and side-eyes are flicked — deliciously. Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
Verb
Language experts were consulted, solemn arguments had, brows were furrowed, everyone treated the whole thing awfully seriously. Nick Miller, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025 Now, like other players on this list, some will five goals and 10 points through those 23 games and furrow a brow. Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for furrow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furrow
Noun
  • This prevents unwanted creases from forming and keeps it looking fresh for longer.
    Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
  • With six customizable heat settings, a hair-securing clamp that prevents creases and an auto-shutoff feature, this iron is a must-have for any beauty enthusiast.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Verb
  • The car struck several people outside the building before plowing through it, hitting many inside.
    Sara Tenenbaum, Sara Machi, Ian Lee, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Listen to this article At least four students were killed and another six people injured after an SUV plowed through an afterschool program in a community 12 miles south of Springfield, Illinois, police said.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Office-appropriate pants that feel like sweats and don’t wrinkle?
    Clint Davis, People.com, 13 May 2025
  • Depending on the material, T-shirts can easily wrinkle and often require ironing, but be careful (or avoid altogether) ironing any decals on the T-shirt.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Furrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furrow. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on furrow

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!