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Recent Examples of creased
Your paper should be creased into eight triangles.
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Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025
As a reporter asked Nix — still in full pads in the Broncos’ postgame locker room— about the sequence, a smile creased his face.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
My only critique of this outfit was that the top creased with wear more quickly than I’d like for activewear.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 19 Nov. 2025
Like Brandon Flowers, subtle fine lines creased her forehead.
—Anna Haines, Vogue, 23 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
The rifle shot had only creased the bear’s head, stunning it.
—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025
As a reporter asked Nix — still in full pads in the Broncos’ postgame locker room— about the sequence, a smile creased his face.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
My only critique of this outfit was that the top creased with wear more quickly than I’d like for activewear.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 19 Nov. 2025
Like Brandon Flowers, subtle fine lines creased her forehead.
—Anna Haines, Vogue, 23 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
The rifle shot had only creased the bear’s head, stunning it.
—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creased
Verb
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Keep an eye out for Jeffrey pines, which will have deeply furrowed bark and round prickly cones.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Trump's pin features a cartoon version of himself with his mouth open, brows furrowed and fists balled at his sides.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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The metallized effect leaves the pants looking—well—completely wrinkled.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Creased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creased. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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