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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Recent Examples of creases
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
The removable insulation liner makes for easy water dumping and cleaning, even if the fabric does have a few folds and creases in the corners.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Then fold the quilt up for putting back in storage—preferably in a different configuration so the quilt doesn't develop creases.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Rub out any creases or wrinkles with your fingers or a foam brush.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Quick Packing Tips For A Longer Cruise Rolling rather than folding clothes can save space and help prevent deep creases, especially when combined with packing cubes.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Reaching for a portable clothes steamer is my go-to hack for knocking out pesky creases in a flash.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
This eye gel has helped with inflammation, tightened, and reduced creases under my eyes.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 21 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
The high waist slims creases and hugs snugly above the hip bone.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
The removable insulation liner makes for easy water dumping and cleaning, even if the fabric does have a few folds and creases in the corners.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Then fold the quilt up for putting back in storage—preferably in a different configuration so the quilt doesn't develop creases.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Rub out any creases or wrinkles with your fingers or a foam brush.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Quick Packing Tips For A Longer Cruise Rolling rather than folding clothes can save space and help prevent deep creases, especially when combined with packing cubes.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Reaching for a portable clothes steamer is my go-to hack for knocking out pesky creases in a flash.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
This eye gel has helped with inflammation, tightened, and reduced creases under my eyes.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
Flyer gone damp in his hand, creases shredding how cut cotton would.
—Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creases
wrinkles
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When those present wrinkles are ironed out, Rogers is integral to chance creation.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Many products claim to fade wrinkles, fine lines, and dark spots, but claims don’t always equal results.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Creases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creases. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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