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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
That era, with the double cut crease? Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Rub out any creases or wrinkles with your fingers or a foam brush. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
The casual tunic-style top features a soft, ribbed material that doesn’t crease, a relaxed fit, and a subtle woven design that’s comfy and on-trend. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025 The interior is easily wipeable and not baggy or creased in a way that might trap liquid or crumbs. Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crease
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Noun
  • That central bank drama is piling even more attention Friday’s speech by Fed Chair Jay Powell, who even in precedented times can move markets with a single furrow of his brow.
    Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Swaziland continued to plough its own political furrow against its larger neighbor until the end of apartheid.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • These luxe styles travel well, won’t wrinkle easily, and can adapt to cabin temperature changes.
    Gabriela Garcia, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Then there’s Vince Panaro, the main character of the season and weasel of all weasels, a man whose mere mention triggers noses wrinkling in distaste.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025

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“Crease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crease. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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