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as in plowed
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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Recent Examples of furrowed
Some were nodding, brows furrowed, as if in a foreign-language class; others were trying not to bust up laughing.
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Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Keep an eye out for Jeffrey pines, which will have deeply furrowed bark and round prickly cones.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Trump's pin features a cartoon version of himself with his mouth open, brows furrowed and fists balled at his sides.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
But his direct gaze, furrowed brow and serious demeanor stand out, as does the rubble behind him.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 28 Dec. 2025
When young, a ginkgo’s bark is alluringly smooth; with age, it is eminently furrowed.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025
Their bark is ridged and furrowed, giving insects room to proliferate.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Lina glances at the ceiling, brow furrowed.
—Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025
Worthington furrowed his brow and shook his head.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Keep an eye out for Jeffrey pines, which will have deeply furrowed bark and round prickly cones.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Trump's pin features a cartoon version of himself with his mouth open, brows furrowed and fists balled at his sides.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
But his direct gaze, furrowed brow and serious demeanor stand out, as does the rubble behind him.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 28 Dec. 2025
When young, a ginkgo’s bark is alluringly smooth; with age, it is eminently furrowed.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025
Their bark is ridged and furrowed, giving insects room to proliferate.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Lina glances at the ceiling, brow furrowed.
—Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025
Worthington furrowed his brow and shook his head.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furrowed
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Use extra caution while driving, as cold temperatures and wind can create icy road conditions, and snow plowed to the roadway edges may reduce sight lines at intersection.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2026
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The city says more than 300 alleys have been plowed so far.—
Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Minutes stretched into hours as Evelyn focused on ensuring her wedding ring didn't slip off her fingers, now waterlogged and wrinkled.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Mushy, wrinkled, moldy, or acidic-smelling grapes should only be food for your compost.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Your paper should be creased into eight triangles.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Dec. 2025
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As a reporter asked Nix — still in full pads in the Broncos’ postgame locker room— about the sequence, a smile creased his face.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Furrowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furrowed. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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