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Definition of creasenext
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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Recent Examples of crease
Noun
Iron Any Creases or Wrinkles Nothing blurs the beauty, color, and pattern of a beautiful curtain more than wrinkles and creases. Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 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
Verb
That combination creased conditions increasingly favorable for widespread severe thunderstorms. Albert Ramon, CBS News, 16 June 2026 Cup holders, seat creases, and console compartments can quickly become magnets for lint and dirt. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for crease
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crease
Noun
  • 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
Verb
  • Shoppers love that the linen-like fabric doesn't wrinkle the way traditional linen often does, and several petite reviewers said the length works especially well for them.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
  • My picks include travel-friendly outfits that won’t wrinkle in your suitcase, sets that are polished enough to wear to dinner, and easy errand-running duos that take the stress out of getting dressed in the morning—all starting at just $15.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 June 2026

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

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