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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
Fairchild Studio, WWD, 24 June 2024
Given that the company had been hoping (pdf) to increase its 170 billion seat-miles (one seat flown one mile, occupied or not) by 5%, that’s a big crimp.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 12 Mar. 2024
Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
People who delay buying a home have fewer years to grow their assets, which can in turn crimp their ability to build a nest egg for their later years.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 27 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Furthermore, the principal characteristic of the 100 percent Saxon wool is its high crimp, which allows the fibers to maintain a strong structure.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 24 June 2024
Given that the company had been hoping (pdf) to increase its 170 billion seat-miles (one seat flown one mile, occupied or not) by 5%, that’s a big crimp.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 12 Mar. 2024
Verb
Once filled, fold the calzone and crimp the edges together.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
People who delay buying a home have fewer years to grow their assets, which can in turn crimp their ability to build a nest egg for their later years.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimp
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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
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The 27-year-old has ploughed a long furrow in the lower leagues, dropping down a division to join third tier Ipswich Town in 2021.Asif Burhan, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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There is a path to preventing such a wrong turn, even if the path is strewn with obstacles and is uphill all the way.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Their change of heart reflects the inconvenient practical obstacles to suddenly cutting off access to a popular platform.Johanna Costigan, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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With all the travel and wedding-related expenses, the guest is feeling financially pinched.Erin Clack, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, smaller players could still be pinched by high financing costs in 2025 as the outlook for interest rate cuts becomes less rosy.Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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This oil-free, medium-coverage foundation glides effortlessly over fine lines, wrinkles and uneven texture, offering a seamless, natural look that doesn’t settle or crease—even after hours of wear.Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Nov. 2024
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Thankfully, the best blushes for mature skin offer blendable, buildable formulas that won't sink into or crease along wrinkles.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Dec. 2024
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Fetterman is a co-sponsor of the Laken Riley Act — an immigration bill aimed at curbing crime by migrants — which cleared its first hurdle toward passage in the Senate last week, when 33 Senate Democrats voted with Republicans in the 84-9 vote Thursday.Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
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One persistent hurdle is maintaining staff engagement in a high-turnover industry.Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Finch had several options to consider when tweaking the starting lineup, including starting Naz Reid for Randle or putting Nickeil Alexander-Walker, arguably the team’s most consistent player this season, in for Conley at point guard or McDaniels at small forward.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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This allows for a large degree of flexibility to do things in software, whether that's changing the handling, tweaking the UI, or boosting power output.Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 6 Jan. 2025
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Its form factor is a huge boon for portability; the 2.7-pound drone folds into a compact package for storage and transport.Jim Fisher, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
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Working with the animation company Pure Imagination and its guru Howard Baker, the creators had their work folded into the movie, attempting to create a consistent look with a diversity of voices.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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According to reports, Rocko, born Rodney Ramone Hill Jr., was arrested last month and charged with disorderly conduct, misdemeanor willful obstruction of law enforcement officials, and criminal trespass.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Trump was ultimately charged with four counts, including conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction of an official proceeding.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Crimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimp. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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