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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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Noun
Take the other ankle and place it in the other hip crease so that the legs are stacked on one another. Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025 Shesterkin was penalized two minutes for leaving the goalie's crease. Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025
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Side-body creases on the bottom of the doors and another just below the windows that gradually recede add to the vehicle’s character. PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025 The formula is lightweight, creamy, and hydrating, blending effortlessly while giving medium, buildable coverage—perfect for concealing dark circles and blemishes without creasing. Deanna Pai, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2025 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 23 Feb. 2025.

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