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
Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Watery diarrhea Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Fever Chills What are the bloodstream infection symptoms of Vibrio vulnificus?
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 3 June 2026
John Burek, PC Magazine, 7 June 2026
At a little under 90 minutes, the film also feels cramped.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
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Noun
Signs of foodborne illness may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever, according to Tufts University School of Medicine.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Watery diarrhea Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Fever Chills What are the bloodstream infection symptoms of Vibrio vulnificus?
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Verb
And while soaring memory and storage prices in 2026 may be cramping builders' style, the DIY ecosystem looked very much alive across the show's halls and suites.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 7 June 2026
At a little under 90 minutes, the film also feels cramped.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cramp
Noun
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His wife, Alicia Brown, posted a video on her verified Instagram page Sunday where she is seen crying while revealing what appears to be multiple stitches above and below her left eyebrow.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
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The other man stabbed in the neck complained that the wound, which required three stitches, affected his ability to swallow and eat, prosecutors said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Autonomy in this case involves being able to reach destinations by using camera images to navigate around obstacles such as craters and pits without the involvement of mission control.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
13 June 2026
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Despite the obstacles, anticipation has been building across the capital.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The score was immediately protested by the Australians, who felt their goalkeeper had been impeded or there was an offside.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Too large a rotor can obstruct your suspension, impede your brakes and often won’t even fit inside your wheel or caliper.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Weakens a little when the contractions peak.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
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One of the few signs of contraction in the Nevada labor economy came in government jobs, which fell over the past year, holding back what would have been an even stronger expansion.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The city witnessed Carl Lewis win four Olympic gold medals, cheered Valerie Brisco-Hooks’ historic golden double and watched Edwin Moses extend his 400-meter hurdles unbeaten streak.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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The antitrust hurdle cleared by Paramount comes as state attorneys general in California, New York and almost a dozen other states are contemplating an antitrust suit to put the brakes on what would become a mega-studio.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
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As President Cyril Ramaphosa deploys soldiers and orders probes into police corruption, widespread allegations of collusion with syndicates deepen residents’ mistrust and hinder investigations into such brazen attacks.—
Michelle Gumede,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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More than four years since the start of Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine, the more than 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line has remained largely static as swarms of drones hinder advances.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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The 32-year-old right-hander has been out since May 8, two days after a back spasm surfaced.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Glasnow left his start in Houston on May 6 after just one inning with back spasms.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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The Moscow attack was the latest embarrassment for Putin.—
Barry Hatton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Democrats aren't buying it, saying the White House is simply trying to avoid an embarrassment for the president.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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“Cramp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cramp. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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