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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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Jordan Chiles completed her routines with a patriotic bow, a deep red lip and a graphic white eyeliner across her crease. Emily Burns, WWD, 30 July 2024 Plus, the vertical crease line down the front creates a leg-lengthening effect. Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 28 Sep. 2024
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Seamed and creased jeans From left: Miu Miu, Eckhaus Latta, Copenhagen Fashion Weekx Victor VIRGILE/Christian Vierig/Getty Images On the runways and among Glamour editors, the consensus is clear: Seamed jeans are one of fall’s coolest, most unexpected takes on denim. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2024 Made from 100-percent cotton, the thick material rarely creases in my luggage. Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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