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noun

ˈkrēs

Definition of crease

as in furrow

a small fold in a soft and otherwise smooth surface rolling, rather than folding, your clothes when you pack will usually prevent a lot of creases

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verb

as in to furrow

to develop creases or folds her face creased with worry

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It’s made from mostly viscose and polyester with a touch of elastane that feels silky soft and a little stretchy—the perfect blend for a crease-free travel top. — Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 With the back end and crease looking strong, New Jersey needs to focus on adding high-end skill and finishing talent to its forward pipeline. — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 23 June 2026

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For makeup that tends to crease or settle into fine lines, the challenge is finding a powder that sets without collecting where skin naturally folds. — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 June 2026 Hugh Jackman plays Robin Hood in his final days, a loose retelling of a 500-year-old ballad, and seems to have ancient dirt creased into his wrinkles. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for crease

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In furrows of pain, The good now germinates.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Young olive trees have smooth, gray bark, while the bark develops interesting furrows as the plant ages.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026

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