Definition of furrownext
as in crease
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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furrow

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verb

1
as in to plow
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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as in to wrinkle
to develop creases or folds his brow furrowed in concentration as he tried to figure out the math problem

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Recent Examples of furrow
Noun
Whether the furrow of snow in a lane of parked cars is a sneckdown depends on your philosophical opinion of what the street is for. Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026 Formal design dates back to the ancient Egyptians, whose practice was to plant along straight furrows or channels dug for irrigation purposes. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026
Verb
They were furrowed throughout his testimony. Tom Dotan, Vanity Fair, 17 May 2026 At the bottom of the steps, Junior Sister was dressed just as haphazardly, brow furrowed with concern. Danielle Parker, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for furrow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furrow
Noun
  • Luckily, this pretty option is made with stretchy, crease-proof fabric.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • Per Gurman, sources close to Apple's foldable project claim the iPhone Ultra will solve issues that other rivals struggle with, including durability, screen quality, and that pesky crease in the middle of the display.
    Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Some tasks are dull on their own but easy to plow through with conversation around you.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
  • Tilling or plowing in the summer disturbs the soil's delicate ecosystem and exposes moist soil to rapid water loss.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Keep scrolling for more petite spring pants that won’t wrinkle.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026
  • One reviewer shared that the fabric is soft, looks high-end, and doesn’t wrinkle.
    Aashna Gheewalla, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

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“Furrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furrow. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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