as in creases
a small fold in a soft and otherwise smooth surface
the furrows in his usually unwrinkled brow suggested that he was very worried
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Noun
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The high waist slims creases and hugs snugly above the hip bone.—
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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
Verb
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Introduced as a stereotypical shrewish wife, Yeom plows past any pat characterizations with an energetic, passionate performance, one which requires a surprising degree of physicality.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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What Lies Ahead There is a rapidly closing window to ensure gender parity in leadership as the AI revolution plows forward.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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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“Furrows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furrows. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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