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
Bruce Gil, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024
Salmonellosis typically lasts from four to seven days and includes symptoms like abdominal cramps, diarrhea and fever.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Salvador Rodriguez, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Here are some symptoms: Diarrhea, which can range from mild and watery to severe and bloody
Stomach cramping, pain or tenderness
Nausea and vomiting in some people
The timing of the Illness varies.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Common symptoms of a salmonella infection include fever, diarrhea, and stomach cramps – most people can recover without treatment in about a week.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024
Salmonellosis typically lasts from four to seven days and includes symptoms like abdominal cramps, diarrhea and fever.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Verb
The recruitment success enjoyed by Tako and its peers speaks to a growing remote work fatigue, particularly in San Francisco, where housing conditions are often cramped and where a high concentration of young, ambitious techies are eager to comingle.
—Salvador Rodriguez, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Here are some symptoms: Diarrhea, which can range from mild and watery to severe and bloody
Stomach cramping, pain or tenderness
Nausea and vomiting in some people
The timing of the Illness varies.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cramp
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Sauer had argued that the continuation of the case, which is currently on appeal, will impede the Republican from carrying out his presidential duties.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Old equipment and years of mergers and acquisitions are likely impeding the ability of telecommunications providers to toss Beijing out of their networks.Sam Sabin, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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Jermaine Johnson’s absence due to a season-ending Achilles injury has hindered the Jets’ pass rush.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Trump frequently criticized Powell during his first term, accusing the Fed of keeping rates too high and hindering economic growth.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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For years, Kazakhstan has worked with Jewish groups to repeal Cold War-era legislation hampering trade with the United States.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Seahawks’ comeback efforts were hampered late by the loss of starting quarterback Geno Smith.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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This could be used improperly to pressure or embarrass the opposing party.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Reporters circle, looking for a chance to embarrass the military for accepting Black women into its ranks, while male colleagues are openly disrespectful, with Gen. Halt (Dean Norris) setting a contemptuous example from the top.Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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Thomas Parenteau, 60, of Hilliard, was a Columbus-area homebuilder convicted in 2011 on 11 of 13 charges of bank and wire fraud, tax conspiracy, money laundering, conspiracy to obstruct justice and witness tampering.Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 13 Dec. 2024
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Smirnov’s tenure as a confidential source for the FBI ended in spectacular fashion in February, with a grand jury in L.A. charging him with obstructing justice and lying to federal agents.Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Among the issues that have handicapped the automaker more recently are the gaps in its product portfolio.Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
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Hawks have repeatedly criticized the current president for placing too many restrictions on U.S. aid to Kyiv, arguing that Biden has needlessly handicapped Ukraine in a manner that makes Washington look weak.Jeffrey A. Friedman, Foreign Affairs, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Cramp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cramp. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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