as in stitch
a painful sudden tightening of a muscle
I was suddenly awakened by a cramp in my leg
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as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
an antismoking ordinance that was seen as just another cramp on business by bar owners
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as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
having to constantly entertain guests at the summer cottage was really cramping my writing efforts
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Recent Examples of cramp
Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
With Harjo and Dewhirst, a headache and cramps convey an actual boundary, and the need for an adjustment.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2024
Salmonella can cause fevers, stomach cramping, diarrhea, vomiting and in rare cases, lingering joint pain.
—Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Noun
As age creeps forward more back aches set in, leg cramps become an abundance, and joints begin making worrying noises.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
With Harjo and Dewhirst, a headache and cramps convey an actual boundary, and the need for an adjustment.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Verb
Here are the common symptoms of the stomach flu:
Nausea and vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain and cramping
Loss of appetite
What is the difference between norovirus and the stomach flu?
Norovirus causes gastroenteritis, an illness sometimes called the stomach flu.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2024
Salmonella can cause fevers, stomach cramping, diarrhea, vomiting and in rare cases, lingering joint pain.
—Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Verb
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Records showed that Worthy had been arrested Friday by deputies and held in the county jail on a charge of assault on a family or household member in which their breath was impeded, or choking in common terms.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Kansas City Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested Friday and booked into a central Texas jail on suspicion of assault of a family member by impeding breathing/circulation, according to Williamson County, Texas jail records.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2025
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His zone swing percentage is higher than average but is going to have to be at Freddie Freeman levels to hinder teams in effectively pitching around him.—
Michael Salfino,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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However, some connections hinder, rather than help, professional progress.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Over recent weeks, CISA employees, all speaking on the condition of anonymity, had told Forbes morale was low and concerns were high that important work was being hampered by the cuts.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Both Iran and North Korea could then use Russian nuclear and missile technology to develop advanced weapons that would hamper the U.S. military’s response options in East Asia and the Middle East—and even threaten the American homeland.—
Christopher S. Chivvis,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Get okay with the idea that in the future, your past work will embarrass you.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Vance memes seem to contain an admission as well: that even some conservatives do not see him as essential to the current MAGA movement. Consider the fact that Democrats have long tried to embarrass Trump with memes and images of him as an infant, a Cheeto, and other forms.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The producer/director/cast/crew/everything award is most coveted, of course, and classically most difficult to handicap.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Last season, the Tigers had a chance to compete, but the front office handicapped the team by trading some of their top talent away.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Cramp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cramp. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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