furrow
noun
a narrow groove made in the ground, especially by a plow.
furrowed
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past participleof furrow.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof furrow.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
furrownouna narrow groove made in the ground, especially by a plow.
Example Sentences
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Julian Hoffman’s remarkable new memoir begins with birds: “The sky was a harbor all of a sudden. Wherever you looked, wings furrowed wakes in the air.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
"The people in charge up there need to take action," the 59-year-old continued, his brow deeply furrowed.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
He furrowed his brow and cocked his head in confusion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2026
Back in 2015, when I lived there, even a mention of a tuna melt drew a furrowed brow.
From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2025
She held the remaining set in her hand, her forehead furrowed.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
