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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LaLonde also recommends shaking out your towels before moving them to the dryer to release any creases and wrinkles.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025 -
At the Loewe show on Friday, Chamberlain opted for tight, tiny curls next to silver shadow in her eye creases and a dark red lip.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At the same time, Skattebo, the battering ram personified, pushes and plows through defenders, injecting energy into the Giants and their fans.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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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
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 20 Oct. 2025.
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