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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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Apply a small amount of oil to a small area of skin, like your inner arm or elbow crease. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Jan. 2025 After McTavish’s initial foray to the goal crease was disrupted by contact from defenseman Ian Cole, McTavish and Zegras played catch below the goal line before Zegras slipped a pass between Cole’s legs and past winger Lawson Crouse that found Fabbri in front. Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 17 Oct. 2024
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Hyaluronic acid helps smooth fine lines and prevent creasing. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024 Every night, his pillow rests on a book — his Bible, the pages creased and notes in the margin. Greg Borowski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crease 

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“Crease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crease. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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