How to Use crease in a Sentence

crease

1 of 2 noun
Definition of creasenext
Synonyms for creasenext
  • The batsman moved out of the crease.
  • He ironed his pants to make the creases sharp.
  • Players from the opposing team may not enter the crease.
  • With 4:32 left in the first, Konecny passed to Laughton in front of the crease.
    — Aaron Bracy, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2022
  • Of their 12 goals, 10 were pretty much from the edge of the goal crease.
    — Dylan Bumbarger, oregonlive, 23 Oct. 2022
  • Ivory all over, Rockstar on the lower lid, and Slate in the crease.
    — Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 19 Oct. 2022
  • Clark took the snap and squirted through a small crease in the line for a 15-yard scramble.
    — Dan Gilles, cleveland, 11 Nov. 2022
  • Nguyen has a tap from the crease on the rebound of a Chyzowski shot.
    — Dylan Bumbarger, oregonlive, 8 Jan. 2023
  • Roy tried to slide across the crease, but McCarty one-timed the puck into the back of the net.
    — Detroit Free Press, 26 June 2022
  • Place the band in the crease of your buttocks where your hamstring meets your glutes.
    — Esther Smith, Outside Online, 9 Aug. 2022
  • What to Consider: There are crease lines where the bag folds over.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2023
  • For those who like to have a neat crease in their pants, a crease tool might be in order.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2024
  • And the phone’s design aims to prevent the appearance of a crease in the middle.
    — Chris Smith, BGR, 19 Apr. 2022
  • Moreover, the hinge crease might be milder than before.
    — Chris Smith, BGR, 22 June 2022
  • Erik Portillo splayed in the crease, looking back as the puck bounced out of the net behind the Michigan goalie.
    — Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2022
  • He’s done it by making a home in the opponent’s crease.
    — John Shipley, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2024
  • This came with a creasing tool that was easy to use, leaving a nice crease on shirts.
    — Neha Tandon, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024
  • The tape folded my skin over to create a crease following the curve of my eye.
    — Harper's BAZAAR, 5 Dec. 2022
  • The result is a flat look, with a single crease low on the doors that serves to draw a connection to the front and rear wheels.
    — Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Ingram was drawn out of his crease on a near goal from Andrew Cogliano.
    — Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 29 Dec. 2022
  • The Rangers’ best chance came from Alexis Lafreniere, alone, from just outside the crease.
    — Filip Bondy, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2022
  • The look included a full-beat face, cut crease, winged liner, and falsies.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Newman found Manalansan alone at the top of the crease, and the senior buried the shot before Catonsville’s defense held on for the win.
    — Craig Clary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Apr. 2022
  • On the next shift, the puck came loose in Detroit's crease, and Vladislav Gavrikov made quick work to put it behind Husso.
    — Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 15 Jan. 2023
  • At the heart of your hair-care arsenal are scrunchies, claw clips, no-crease clips, and satin turbans.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2023
  • The ball fell at the feet of a Manchester Valley defender who misplayed the ball in the crease.
    — Mike Frainie, Baltimore Sun, 21 Sep. 2022
  • Riley Tufte and Marchment both had stuff attempts around the crease.
    — Dallas News, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Rest upper back against the bench, bend knees to a 45-degree angle, and place a dumbbell in hip crease.
    — Megan Falk, Women's Health, 28 June 2023
  • Copp banged in a rebound near the goal crease after goalie James Reimer stopped Michael Rasmussen's shot.
    — San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Over the course of the day, the highlighter did not transfer onto my pillowcase, crease, or fade.
    — Lauren Dana, Glamour, 26 May 2022
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crease

2 of 2 verb
  • The pages of the book were stained and creased.
  • She looked up, her face creasing into a smile.
  • With the seam placed at the center, crease the long edges.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2021
  • Those backs got a great feel of where to crease it and where to go.
    — Adam Jude, The Seattle Times, 15 Oct. 2018
  • Next, fold the piece of fabric in half and make sure to crease it.
    — Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, 20 July 2020
  • Wayne Simmonds appeared to be in the goalie crease as the puck went in the net.
    — George Sipple, Detroit Free Press, 24 Jan. 2018
  • Bill Buford: One creased across the nose, once in the hip, once in the thigh, and once right square in the butt.
    — CBS News, 29 Dec. 2017
  • Close the top of the cone with one staple, making sure not to crease the edges of the cone.
    — Catherine Woram, Woman's Day, 9 Sep. 2019
  • The 43-year-old looks back at that scar, a smile creasing his face.
    — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2023
  • The eyeshadow is smooth to touch and the colors don’t crease.
    — ELLE, 8 Sep. 2023
  • To keep the bread in a round shape, crease the folds of the parchment by pressing them into the sides of the pot.
    — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Mar. 2021
  • Fold the paper from the top to the bottom into half, creasing it at the top.
    — Redbook, 21 Mar. 2012
  • Keep in Mind: Most rugs are shipped folded in a box and may be creased when opened.
    — Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2023
  • And the collars and placets of my favorite shirts are creased and folded.
    — Glamour, 29 Dec. 2023
  • Teint Idole doesn’t crease, even after a full day’s use.
    — Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, 2 Oct. 2017
  • The concealer didn't crease or cake after hours on the go.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 June 2023
  • Next, pull the left side of the interior pocket toward the front of the plane and crease it along the edge of the left flap.
    — Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 13 July 2023
  • Use a metal spatula to press and crease the folds of parchment against the sides of the pot.
    — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Mar. 2021
  • This came with a creasing tool that was easy to use, leaving a nice crease on shirts.
    — Neha Tandon, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024
  • The hood opens up on either side, creasing like birds’ wings in the middle.
    — Hannah Elliott, Bloomberg.com, 19 Aug. 2017
  • Their clothes crease in such a way to suggest they are relaxed.
    — Amy Verner, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2022
  • This helps to get rid of any creasing and loosen the curls for a more natural look.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Make the Bow To make the velvet bow, fold the longest piece in half with the velvet facing out and crease in the center.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2021
  • Sometimes eye cream can be greasy on me, but this sinks in and doesn’t crease my makeup.
    — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Jan. 2023
  • Sam stretches up to the counter on tiptoe, creasing boot leather.
    — New York Times, 7 Apr. 2020
  • In the brief video, Pompeo is seen lying flat in the front seat of her car, trying not to crease her silk skirt.
    — Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Cordovan boots don't crease like all of your other boots.
    — Ben Boskovich, Esquire, 20 Jan. 2017
  • Pavement creased by truck ruts causes the chassis to wig-wag.
    — Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 15 June 2023
  • Step 2: Leave the bottom edge folded, but crease the top edge and unfold.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2020
  • Do not crease it and make sure the pasted sides line up evenly so the paper does not dry out along the edges; this lets the glue set.
    — Daniel Bortz, sacbee, 15 June 2018

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