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Recent Examples of furrow
Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
The rows of mountains appeared on the mainland to the north, receding into the mist, and the blue water churned a smoky white as the hull left broad furrows in its wake.
—Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
The homeowners’ resort-style primary bedroom, open to its en suite bath, has a De Sousa Hughes bed furrowed into the wall to utilize every square inch possible in the narrow, curved space.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Brows furrow, lips purse, and side-eyes are flicked — deliciously.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
The rows of mountains appeared on the mainland to the north, receding into the mist, and the blue water churned a smoky white as the hull left broad furrows in its wake.
—Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
Verb
The bark is rough and furrowed and the tree is disease-resistant, so it has been used to replace elms and ash that have succumbed to infestations.
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
The homeowners’ resort-style primary bedroom, open to its en suite bath, has a De Sousa Hughes bed furrowed into the wall to utilize every square inch possible in the narrow, curved space.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furrow
Noun
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But the team is rocking a pretty inexperienced crease that has had its fair share of struggles, so adding Binnington’s experience could help this year even if the Flyers can’t defy the odds and reach the postseason.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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The Kraken challenged for goaltender interference, saying Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues, who was pushed into the goalie crease by Seattle defenseman Josh Mahura, impeded Daccord’s ability to play his position.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The cache area was a real battleground, with trees, brush, small vegetation, earth, and snow all plowed up.—
Tom Stacer,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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This would allow Venture to sell uncontracted volumes and plow the proceeds into future expansions, according to JPMorgan.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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They’re made with a stretchy spandex and polyester material that one shopper said didn’t wrinkle in their suitcase, and can be dressed up or down.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2025
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Shoppers agree the material doesn’t wrinkle, and it can be easily dressed up for work or down with a pair of jeans.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Furrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furrow. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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