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Recent Examples of crease
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The first few generations of those devices had subpar cameras compared to standard, non-folding phones and a visible crease running down the middle, among other shortcomings.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025
Boots, especially ones made from leather and suede, are prone to creasing and whiskering.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Gibbens flashed tremendous instincts versus a Dolphins offense designed to quickly displace defenders and create creases with motion and misdirection.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The first few generations of those devices had subpar cameras compared to standard, non-folding phones and a visible crease running down the middle, among other shortcomings.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
Bell even says it can be used under the eyes as well to help prevent your concealer from creasing.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025
Boots, especially ones made from leather and suede, are prone to creasing and whiskering.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crease
Noun
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Formal design dates back to the ancient Egyptians, whose practice was to plant along straight furrows or channels dug for irrigation purposes.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
17 Jan. 2026
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There are vapors wandering everywhere which must be untangled; there are men with organs full of holes, eaten up, with radiating cancers and all along the paths these furrows of black earth where some dog dies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Many shower curtain liners can be washed in the washing machine with baking soda to bust through tough grime and mildew and a towel to keep the liner from wrinkling.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
19 Jan. 2026
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Even if your flight is only a quick duration, no one wants to look sloppy, wrinkled, or feel uncomfortable.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Crease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crease. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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