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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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However, the shoes’ light-colored canvas upper looked bulky and showed creases and wrinkles more easily than other materials. Avery Stone, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024 This foundation effortlessly evens out redness, hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone without settling into creases or accentuating texture. Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Nov. 2024
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Designed to smooth onto eyelids without creasing or settling into fine lines and wrinkles, the shadow has dual functionality—much like its namesake mystical creature. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024 Post Malone continued to dress the part of a country crooner, wearing jeans with sharp center creases. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Nov. 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 Dec. 2024.

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