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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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Noun
But to my eyes, Samsung's Fold 7 crease is even less noticeable (shallower) than the crease in all my other Chinese foldable phones. Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025 According to Bloomberg, Apple intends to improve the hinge mechanism and make the fold crease in the display less visible than on existing foldable devices. Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 22 July 2025
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The hinge is also reportedly more durable, with less visible creasing on the screen at the fold point. Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 9 July 2025 While this piece does not hold wrinkles or creases very easily, unless it’s been folded in your linen closet for a lengthy period, it’s easily ironed or steamed for a crisp, flat surface. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for crease
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Noun
  • Swaziland continued to plough its own political furrow against its larger neighbor until the end of apartheid.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Morning arrived upon the sea where the ship was heading toward the horizon, that great slope made of other smaller slopes, which the ship tackles one after another, like an ant attacking one furrow after another.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
Verb
  • Made of a soft Tencel material that doesn’t wrinkle, this dress is a versatile closet staple; dress it up with heels and jewelry, or keep it casual with sneakers and a sweater.
    Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • The crinkled fabric will never look wrinkled or frumpy after being unpacked, making this the perfect travel dress.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2025

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