as in hampered
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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as in confined
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as in constricted
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Recent Examples of cramped
Helen Regan, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
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
Kids inevitably end up in your sleeping space, and having the extra room kept us from feeling completely cramped.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 27 Aug. 2025
Forget cramped hotel rooms and unpredictable Airbnbs.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The cafe itself is small, but doesn't feel cramped.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Our twin propeller plane operated by InterCaribbean (one of only two airlines that fly in and out of Grand Turk) is cramped, and the vents blow hot air.
—Peter Kelly, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Small, cramped three-bedroom apartments are being raised from $520 to $625 a month.
—Nicholas Pileggi, Curbed, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Those charged with lese majeste can face months or even years in pre-trial detention, contending with the cramped and harsh environment of Thai prison life before even receiving a verdict.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The 48-by-32-inch tabletop is small enough to stow in a corner but still spacious enough to comfortably sit four people without feeling cramped.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
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
Kids inevitably end up in your sleeping space, and having the extra room kept us from feeling completely cramped.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 27 Aug. 2025
Forget cramped hotel rooms and unpredictable Airbnbs.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The cafe itself is small, but doesn't feel cramped.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Our twin propeller plane operated by InterCaribbean (one of only two airlines that fly in and out of Grand Turk) is cramped, and the vents blow hot air.
—Peter Kelly, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Small, cramped three-bedroom apartments are being raised from $520 to $625 a month.
—Nicholas Pileggi, Curbed, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cramped
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Talking to Bill Nighy about his star turn as a frail and at times broken novelist in & Sons is rather hampered by the British actor not having seen director Pablo Trapero’s father-and-son drama on a screen of any size ahead of its world premiere on Sunday at the Toronto Film Festival.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Currently, only 37% of the more than 5 million tons of trash generated in the county each year is recycled — and even that is hampered by a 40% contamination rate.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In large-scale poultry operations, chickens are typically raised in very confined spaces, which offers them little to no opportunity for movement — let alone social enrichment.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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And a subway car is a confined space where there may be no easy way to escape danger.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Additionally, debris removal took place, including significant debris that impeded roadways and public spaces, and damage occurred to water control facilities, utilities and parks and recreation facilities.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The rare move highlighted the administration's combative stance toward jurists who impeded its immigration policies.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Buses are a major mode of transport in Mexico, where, though freight trains are common, passenger rail routes remain limited.—
Lizbeth Diaz,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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And with the aircraft manufacturing industry effectively a duopoly between Boeing and Airbus, options are limited.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cost reductions can only achieve so much—without stabilizing revenue, the turnaround will be hindered.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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This lack of transparency hindered our ability to fully present our case.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Tesla's board earlier this year approved an interim compensation package for Musk worth about $29 billion in restricted stock, designed to keep him at the helm through at least 2030.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Vehicles parked in restricted areas may be ticketed or towed, and parking within 20 feet of an intersection or crosswalk is prohibited, per the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The bad weather may have been a better option for the Dolphins as they were embarrassed by the Colts, with a final score of 30-8.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images The President fired the nation’s top labor statistician because the jobs numbers embarrassed him.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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They’re also made with arch support and a toe box that’s not too narrow or crammed, per the brand, plus the rubber sole offers a nice cushioned platform with each step.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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With Republicans holding only a narrow majority, the outcomes could shape the balance of power heading into 2026.—
Grace Sandman,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Cramped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cramped. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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