creasing

present participle of crease
as in furrowing
to develop creases or folds her face creased with worry

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Recent Examples of creasing Especially under the eyes, my concealer melts into the skin without creasing. Essence, 23 Sep. 2025 Here’s a cotton dress that resists wrinkles thanks to its poplin fabric—a tight weave that boosts durability and prevents creasing. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
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wrinkling
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  • Then there’s Vince Panaro, the main character of the season and weasel of all weasels, a man whose mere mention triggers noses wrinkling in distaste.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Stored this way, limes should last for about a month or longer with wrinkling or drying up.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025

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“Creasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creasing. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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