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
Kristi Swartz,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
Advertisement Doperak and Lund say that pickle juice is best used to treat muscle cramps, rather than prevent them.
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Chantelle Lee,
Time,
26 June 2026
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Cabrera was sidelined earlier this season with a blister and then left his last start early with cramping in his right hand.
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Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Noun
Muscle cramps, excessive sweating, shortness of breath, dizziness and headaches can all be signs of overheating.
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Kristi Swartz,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
Advertisement Doperak and Lund say that pickle juice is best used to treat muscle cramps, rather than prevent them.
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Chantelle Lee,
Time,
26 June 2026
Verb
Yes, Peterson, who missed 11 games his one season at KU because of cramping issues, is slated to play for Utah in the Salt Lake City Summer League (July 4-7) and Las Vegas Summer League (July 9-19).
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Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Cabrera was sidelined earlier this season with a blister and then left his last start early with cramping in his right hand.
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Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cramp
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Lockett, who authorities said is from Anaheim, allegedly gave the girl a Percocet pill and sent her to a hospital to get stitches.
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But Downes says those stitches were worth it, especially after seeing how people responded to her artwork at the festival.
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But even Johnson is not immune to the bruising consequences of dealing with a president who critics say treats Congress as an obstacle, instead of an equal — frequently flexing his power through executive orders.
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Crews can drive directly into rivers or lakes without installing additional equipment, allowing the vehicle to continue moving even when water obstacles stand in the way.
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The investigation also compliments previous claims that CCC’s regulations impede coastal infrastructure projects, which has drawn criticism from multiple political fronts over the last year.
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Supporters had campaigned for Merlin to be allowed into the Azteca to witness Mexico’s final group game — but the dabbler found his free passage impeded on Wednesday evening by FIFA regulations.
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Europe is a pain point thanks to local consumer fatigue, a contraction in Middle Eastern tourism caused by the war — the Gulf consumer base contracted 15% to 25% in Q1 2026 — and reduced US tourism due to a strong euro, reducing pricing advantages in travel shopping.
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Why sell during a market contraction for ultra-contemporary works?
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However, there are still some hurdles to surmount, particularly financing.
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Here’s how experts suggest overcoming these hurdles.
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He was charged with hindering apprehension, obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence in connection with this case.
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The Great American State Fair kicked off last week, though the 16-day event has been hindered by weather shutdowns, technical difficulties and low attendance.
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Max Muncy popped out and Kyle Tucker, back in the lineup after exiting Monday’s game because of back spasms, flied out.
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Toronto’s Marina Mabrey was a late scratch due to neck spasms, one game after tying the league record with 53 points in a 125-97 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks.
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Sitting around a table in the soundstage where the pilot for I Love Lucy was filmed, the six of them tailored the roles to the actors and infused the script with arguments, embarrassments, and confessions from their own relationships.
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In 1952, Sarris’ teenage mother gave him up for adoption, her family hoping to evade the embarrassment of their Jewish daughter becoming pregnant by a Native American Filipino man.
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“Cramp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cramp. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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