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Recent Examples of furrow
Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
The rows of mountains appeared on the mainland to the north, receding into the mist, and the blue water churned a smoky white as the hull left broad furrows in its wake.
—Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
John Blake, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
Above this din—at a small desk inside the Mandala Hotel—Canadian archaeologist Raven Todd DaSilva furrows through a three-ring binder brimming with dividers and loose leaf paper.
—Joe Sills, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Brows furrow, lips purse, and side-eyes are flicked — deliciously.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
The rows of mountains appeared on the mainland to the north, receding into the mist, and the blue water churned a smoky white as the hull left broad furrows in its wake.
—Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
Verb
His father stood waiting for him with his arms folded and his brow furrowed.
—John Blake, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
Above this din—at a small desk inside the Mandala Hotel—Canadian archaeologist Raven Todd DaSilva furrows through a three-ring binder brimming with dividers and loose leaf paper.
—Joe Sills, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furrow
Noun
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Run your fingers around the base of the glass to form a crease on the bottom of the cup.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2025
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One drawback to this doormat is that upon removing it from its packaging, there were some creases on the rug.—
Moriah Mason,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The cache area was a real battleground, with trees, brush, small vegetation, earth, and snow all plowed up.—
Tom Stacer,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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This would allow Venture to sell uncontracted volumes and plow the proceeds into future expansions, according to JPMorgan.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But even without stretch, cotton flannel generally doesn't wrinkle due to the thickness and twill texture.—
Theresa Holland,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2025
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This led to the lunar mare basalt — dark volcanic rock — wrinkling like the skin of a shriveling old apple.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Furrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furrow. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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