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
Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Pair that with a strong defensive stand over the last four minutes, which Kent had to come out for due to a calf cramp.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Book Marks
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
If the Lakefront Trail feels a little too cramped, this is your weekend.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
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Noun
For example, many well-hydrated athletes experience cramps, while others competing in hot, humid conditions remain unaffected.
—Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Pair that with a strong defensive stand over the last four minutes, which Kent had to come out for due to a calf cramp.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
And later, as Ruth feels increasingly cramped in the little church, Riley maintains ironic distance, careful to avoid collapsing into the character inspired by her own experience.
—Book Marks
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
If the Lakefront Trail feels a little too cramped, this is your weekend.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
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Verb
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Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari was issued a red card in the 38th minute for impeding Charlotte’s Wilfried Zaha in the box.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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The university has also cracked down on chalking on campus sidewalks, which critics say impedes the free speech rights of students.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Although dry air and other unfavorable atmospheric conditions have recently hindered development, the disturbance is expected to move into a more favorable environment later this week, giving it a better chance to become organized.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, the complexity of integrating disparate systems and ensuring compliance with regional regulations can hinder the seamless delivery of messages.—
Ivan Ostojić,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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And the new administration may be further hampering those plans.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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We wouldn’t be embarrassed by it, nor would the audience.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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What People Are Saying Maritime analysts have weighed in on the nature reserve declaration, with some linking it to the August 11 collision that embarrassed Beijing.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, North was found guilty of destroying official documents, accepting a home security system as a gift and obstructing Congress in 1989.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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With the sandboxing proposal, companies could identify regulations that are obstructing their efforts, and ask for a waiver.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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And now, the Spagnuolo scandal in the ANDIS agency for the handicapped.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Leadership is also said to be considering a 10-bill per member limit on bill introductions in the House ― down from the current 15-bill limit, which could disproportionately handicap Democrats in the superminority.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Cramp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cramp. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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