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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
Joshua Z. Walker, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
My partner’s speciality is pasta: the fresh, handmade kind, delicately sheeted and crimped into intricate shapes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
Walter E Block, Orange County Register, 22 Mar. 2025
Retro crimps and curls Backstage at Chet Lo. Jack Eames for Authentic Beauty Concept
For those who assumed that the Y2K trend had come and gone, rest assured that elements of the era are still snaking their way into the hairdos of the forthcoming year.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The State Department could strengthen its travel advisories and publish a business advisory, which would pressure Rwanda by crimping tourism and foreign investment.
—Joshua Z. Walker, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
My partner’s speciality is pasta: the fresh, handmade kind, delicately sheeted and crimped into intricate shapes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
Verb
This will drive them out of the drug business, as with booze and now marijuana, and put a big crimp in their other, less profitable, activities.
—Walter E Block, Orange County Register, 22 Mar. 2025
Retro crimps and curls Backstage at Chet Lo. Jack Eames for Authentic Beauty Concept
For those who assumed that the Y2K trend had come and gone, rest assured that elements of the era are still snaking their way into the hairdos of the forthcoming year.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimp
Noun
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Marseille continued to plough its own furrow over the next few centuries, only very reluctantly agreeing to become the capital of Bouches-du-Rhône in 1790 when France was divided into its current regional system of departments.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
20 June 2025
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Eyes dart, brows furrow, and Holliday lets slip a slight grin, before skinning that smoke wagon and firing one shot into Ringo’s forehead.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These shifts signal a recognition that regulation is not an obstacle to progress but a critical enabler of responsible, adaptive innovation - especially when physically embedded in place.—
Kath Mackay,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Despite the obstacles, authorities from at least seven neighboring counties have followed countless tips in their hunt for Decker, with some leads running hot.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Panic can result if the loss pinches your finances.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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My toes were pinched by crabs approximately thirty times.—
David Litt
June 25,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
Verb
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For warmth and dimension, Young loves the LYS No Limits Cream Bronzer Stick, which melts into the skin without creasing or caking.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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Images and videos showcase the women’s jeans in motion, from soaking in seawater and creasing on the sand to fading under the sun.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Frequently the Swedes have been impressive in the early stages of tournaments only to fall at the final hurdle.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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One of the biggest hurdles was the architecture of the building.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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The special — albeit slightly tweaked to choose either soup or salad — was added to menus and included for free to guests ordering an entrée.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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With Andrey Santos being a late replacement for Reece James — who pulled out of the line-up after feeling tightness during the warm-up — Chelsea’s shape tweaked once again with Santos operating as a lone pivot as Enzo Fernandez pushed on in midfield.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Fit the top crust over the filling; fold edges under, sealing to bottom crust, and crimp.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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Of course, the real bulk and weight comes from the remainder of the kit, particularly the 25.3-lb (11.5-kg) folding hammock stand.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 July 2025
Noun
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DeKalb police charged Guevara with obstruction of police, unlawful assembly and being a pedestrian on the roadway.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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However, Councilmember Paul Dillon proposed another amendment last week that eliminated the notice period and clarified the definition of obstruction.—
Tim Clouser,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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“Crimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimp. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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