cramp 1 of 3

as in stitch
a painful sudden tightening of a muscle I was suddenly awakened by a cramp in my leg

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cramp

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noun (2)

cramp

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verb

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Recent Examples of cramp
Noun
Perhaps the most common is Giardia, which can cause giardiasis, a gastrointestinal disease that triggers diarrhea, stomach cramps, bloating, and gas. Julia Ries, Health, 17 June 2025 People who have diarrhea, vomiting and stomach cramps should not prepare food. Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
Verb
On the other hand, casting directors think of themselves as actors’ advocates, and Zoom has cramped their ability to give notes in real time — there’s just not as much opportunity to offer feedback to thousands of performers before they’re rejected. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 May 2025 Parker Hall The Best Ergonomic Mouse to Keep Wrist Strain at Bay Wrists cramping? Simon Hill, Wired News, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for cramp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cramp
Verb
  • This month she was indicted on three counts of assaulting, resisting, impeding and interfering with federal officials.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 June 2025
  • The indictment, announced earlier this month, accuses McIver of three counts: two felonies for assaulting, resisting, or impeding federal officers—each carrying up to eight years in prison—and a misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of one year.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • The list, created following a Trump executive order, aimed to identify jurisdictions hindering federal immigration laws and potentially withhold their funding.
    Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
  • In addition to drying out the atmosphere, the dust also increases wind shear and atmospheric stability — two other key factors that can hinder storm formation.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Verb
  • Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
  • Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • SoCal embarrassed the Jekyll & Hyde Utah team, who were flying how but who lose easily to the near-last place Hard Eights for their only win of the weekend.
    Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • Such an attack might embarrass Trump and spur him to make good on his threat in his address to the nation on Saturday evening to respond to Iran with even greater force.
    Uri Friedman, The Atlantic, 23 June 2025
Verb
  • Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
  • 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.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Until then, past choices will keep handicapping future operations.
    John Hart, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
  • Fifth, the Bill will force job losses by handicapping green industries.
    Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025

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“Cramp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cramp. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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