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as in furrow
a small fold in a soft and otherwise smooth surface
a small crimp in the dollar bill prevented it from being accepted by the bill changer made a tiny little crimp in the corner of the Queen of Spades
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as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
the strike could put a real crimp in the production schedule
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Recent Examples of crimp
Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
Not everyone’s income has gone up enough to offset this, which crimps budgets.
—Michael Cannivet, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2024
And this was before the run on cancellations that is expected to further crimp its cash balance.
—Daisuke Wakabayashi, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Tight crimps for Salmon and an underwhelming lack of springiness for Pheloung.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
Not everyone’s income has gone up enough to offset this, which crimps budgets.
—Michael Cannivet, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
Verb
But, after Republicans took control of the House in the 2010 midterms, the Obama White House reached a budget agreement that reduced spending growth and, according to some economists, crimped the economic recovery.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2024
And this was before the run on cancellations that is expected to further crimp its cash balance.
—Daisuke Wakabayashi, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimp
Noun
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Will be exciting to see if those Tractor Boys can plough a more productive furrow with a young Seagull flying with them.—
Ali Rampling,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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But as a teenager, Richard’s brow is creased into a deep furrow.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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As a result, digital health companies such as Hims & Hers have been prescribing compounded semaglutide as an alternative for patients who are navigating volatile supply hurdles and insurance obstacles.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
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Build out a timeline, address potential obstacles and decide who owns each task.—
Ricky Muddimer,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As a result, the green transition has been losing favor with voters—many of whom are feeling pinched by the rising cost of living.—
Simmone Shah,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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In many cases, cats may try and pinch food from their owner's plate or cry for food, despite being fed.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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To finish off the eyes with a glossy lid, McGrath used her Lust Lip Gloss in shades Peach Perversion and Flesh Astral for shine that doesn’t lift or crease.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
23 Jan. 2025
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The old woman, though, stares at the screen, the shadow of a smile curled into her lips and a frown barely creasing her forehead.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Financing the film was an early hurdle for Molayemi and Sohani.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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Their restaurant group, Strategic Hospitality, helps manage those practical hurdles and provides access to resources from accounting to HR.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The focus this offseason was on tweaking personnel up front after the Badgers ranked 91st nationally in run defense at 165 yards allowed per game, the worst program mark in 19 years.—
Jesse Temple,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Trams are great, so there's no reason not to tweak them and roll them out.—
Nicole Kobie,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Crafted from bouncy layers of colorful organza strips that can be folded flat, these numbers are expected to further express the sense of happiness Fang was looking to imbue in the lineup.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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Hydraulic disc brakes at both the front and rear ensure effective stopping power, and the handlebar can be folded down for storage or transport, as well as adjusted for height while riding.—
William Roberson,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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They were both booked into jail on multiple felony counts of obstruction of justice in connection with the death of Johnson, according to police.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Julie Chrisley was also convicted on a count of obstruction of justice.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Crimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimp. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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