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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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Noun

Goaltending is always a volatile position, but a crease led by Stuart Skinner has been a lot dicier than necessary for a team with Stanley Cup aspirations. —

Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026 Holder photographed the original backdrops from 40 feet above on a sound stage, then digitally restored each image, smoothing creases and cracks in the fabric. —

Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026

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In fact, one shopper even credits it with improving sagging corners around the mouth and forehead creasing. —

Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026 Folding and creasing a piece of paper. —

Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crease

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Noun

Each year without the dead only deepens the furrow of their absence.

— Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2026
This creates an intricate network of microscopic cracks that, in addition to visible furrows, help retain the water elephants douse themselves in to stay cool.

— Clare Watson, Quanta Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026