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as in plowed
to cut into and turn over the sod of (a piece of land) using a bladed implement
we had to furrow the field before we could plant the wheat
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Recent Examples of furrowed
With his brow perennially furrowed and hair slicked with sweat, Riley has the exact look and bearing of a suavely addled wrong-man figure from British thrillers of yore — and thus makes a suitably bemused proxy for the viewers in this wasteland of mounting chaos and absurdity.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furrowed
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The market rally has been fueled by megacap technology companies, which have plowed billions of dollars in development of artificial intelligence, as they are rewarded with rich multiples for the promise of this new era.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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Running back Antonio Gibson plowed forward for a 1-yard touchdown run after a four-play, 14-yard drive, giving the Patriots a 28-6 lead into the half.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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Every plot point is wrinkled or changed in some fundamental way.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
18 Oct. 2024
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The vinyl decals, featuring salmon crying to get beyond the first of the dams, were wrinkled, the banner itself battle-scarred in places.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
The Arizona Republic,
12 Oct. 2024
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Like Brandon Flowers, subtle fine lines creased her forehead.—
Anna Haines,
Vogue,
23 Sep. 2025
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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
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“Furrowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furrowed. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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