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plural of crease
as in furrows
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

present tense third-person singular of crease
as in wrinkles
to develop creases or folds her face creased with worry

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Recent Examples of creases
Noun
The body panels feature more curves and more subtle creases than the Audis of a few years ago. Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026 The original bZ4X looked like someone had challenged the design team to fit as many creases and contrasting panels onto one crossover as physically possible. New Atlas, 20 July 2026 The benefits are almost endless and include smoothing out creases, ensuring all-day hydration, and a more even texture. Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 19 July 2026 Minor wrinkles and soft creases look intentional rather than sloppy. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 The yachts are distinguished by a new sculptural hull form featuring an intersection of creases that create a subtle triangle motif reminiscent of the delta symbol. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 July 2026 Step up your denim game with this wide-leg style, featuring a two-button waist closure, exposed seams down the front, whisker creases, and slant pockets. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026 Iron Any Creases or Wrinkles Nothing blurs the beauty, color, and pattern of a beautiful curtain more than wrinkles and creases. Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026 Just south of Alice Springs, in the dead centre of Australia, the MacDonnell Ranges rise from the desert plains like creases on a tablecloth. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 June 2026
Verb
His open V-neck shirt has huge lapels, his hair hangs down to his shoulders and a bushy mustache creases his smiling face, leaving Vachon looking more like the bassist for Spinal Tap than an NHL goaltender. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026 Flyer gone damp in his hand, creases shredding how cut cotton would. Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creases
Noun
  • In fossils, tooth marks often look like punctures or furrows.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 July 2026
  • In furrows of pain, The good now germinates.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • That’s because the set is made from ribbed fabric that disguises wrinkles well and gives the set a more stylish edge.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
  • There are still some lingering discrepancies, wrinkles that the team thinks other collisions between particles with sizes between protons and iron could help to iron out.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2026

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“Creases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creases. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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