Thesaurus results for FURROWS

furrows 1 of 2

noun

plural of furrow

as in creases

a small fold in a soft and otherwise smooth surface the furrows in his usually unwrinkled brow suggested that he was very worried

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

furrows

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of furrow

as in plows

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

as in wrinkles

to develop creases or folds his brow furrowed in concentration as he tried to figure out the math problem

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of furrows

Noun

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 This creates an intricate network of microscopic cracks that, in addition to visible furrows, help retain the water elephants douse themselves in to stay cool. —

Clare Watson, Quanta Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026 The balks and furrows, left undisturbed, had other uses too. —

Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026 Formal design dates back to the ancient Egyptians, whose practice was to plant along straight furrows or channels dug for irrigation purposes. —

Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for furrows

Noun

Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut each square into thirds along creases in pastry.

— Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 18 May 2026
After all, nothing puts a damper on a travel outfit quicker than creases from being stuffed inside luggage.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026