furrowing

Definition of furrowingnext
present participle of furrow
1
as in plowing
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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2
as in wrinkling
to develop creases or folds his brow furrowed in concentration as he tried to figure out the math problem

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Verb
  • This month, children learned about plowing and planting before planting their own seeds to take home.
    Caleb Grieger, Arkansas Online, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The family had installed a concrete barrier after a previous crash, a decision that may have prevented the car from plowing directly into their home.
    Tori Mason, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
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  • Also wrinkling matters is Eiza González as Nick’s wife Alice, who also happens to be Mike’s secret lover.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The report noted wrinkling on Smith’s hands from water immersion, according to People.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
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  • Flexi-form technology prevents creasing, while light refracting pigments blur the look of fine lines and texture.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The key here is to look for smart fits and dressy details, including creasing, pleating, and even embroidery.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Furrowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furrowing. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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