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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
Rub out any creases or wrinkles with your fingers or a foam brush. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025 This will prevent visible creases from forming when drying over a clothesline. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 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
Noun
  • Shoppers also noted improvements in wrinkles and fine lines.
    Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Webb has thrown wrinkles at the Dodgers before.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025

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“Creases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creases. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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