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as in confined
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as in constricted
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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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Recent Examples of cramped
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
The last two elephants, Billy and Tina, were transferred last year to the Tulsa Zoo after years of campaigning by animal rights advocates over cramped living conditions, health problems and the recent deaths of two other elephants.
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Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Oversized furniture and excess decor make living rooms feel cramped and uncomfortable.
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Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
Water is a constant threat The men became trapped during an expedition to find gold within the cramped and muddy underground caverns.
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Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
My cargo capri pants have a flexible waistband for easy sitting in cramped plane seats, while my breezy jumpsuit is a one-and-done casual outfit.
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Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Thirty minutes before the start of the Gaston County Schools board meeting, attendees already spilled out of the boardroom and into the cramped hallway.
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Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
An intense paint color can also make an often small space, such as a bathroom, feel even more cramped and humid.
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Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
The dynamic keeps the film from ever feeling too cramped or quiet, and the characters from ever being held at too far a remove.
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David Sims,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
David Close,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
More than two dozen abused animals were removed from a Brooklyn apartment, where they were cramped in cages, many covered with urine and feces, officials said Friday.
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Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Want to skip the hassle of switching off drivers, being cramped in a vehicle, and having to stop for bathrooms and snacks?
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Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Otherwise, the room feels visually cramped and functionally awkward.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
10 June 2026
Just be aware that the Miata’s cabin will feel cramped for tall drivers.
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ABC News,
10 June 2026
At a little under 90 minutes, the film also feels cramped.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
Failing to Declutter First Trying to overhaul your current storage system while the garage is cramped with clutter (which also minimizes the value of your home) is unproductive.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
Baresi had cramped up in the latter stages, but still led by example.
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James Horncastle,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Adjective
This midcentury-modern love seat has a small footprint for cramped spaces, and the top folds down to create a cushy, futon-like surface for sleeping.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
The last two elephants, Billy and Tina, were transferred last year to the Tulsa Zoo after years of campaigning by animal rights advocates over cramped living conditions, health problems and the recent deaths of two other elephants.
—
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Oversized furniture and excess decor make living rooms feel cramped and uncomfortable.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
Water is a constant threat The men became trapped during an expedition to find gold within the cramped and muddy underground caverns.
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Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
My cargo capri pants have a flexible waistband for easy sitting in cramped plane seats, while my breezy jumpsuit is a one-and-done casual outfit.
—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Thirty minutes before the start of the Gaston County Schools board meeting, attendees already spilled out of the boardroom and into the cramped hallway.
—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
An intense paint color can also make an often small space, such as a bathroom, feel even more cramped and humid.
—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
The dynamic keeps the film from ever feeling too cramped or quiet, and the characters from ever being held at too far a remove.
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David Sims,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
The final minutes of the game dragged on when Zwayer cramped up and needed a moment to recover.
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David Close,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
More than two dozen abused animals were removed from a Brooklyn apartment, where they were cramped in cages, many covered with urine and feces, officials said Friday.
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Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Want to skip the hassle of switching off drivers, being cramped in a vehicle, and having to stop for bathrooms and snacks?
—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Otherwise, the room feels visually cramped and functionally awkward.
—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
10 June 2026
Just be aware that the Miata’s cabin will feel cramped for tall drivers.
—
ABC News,
10 June 2026
At a little under 90 minutes, the film also feels cramped.
—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
Failing to Declutter First Trying to overhaul your current storage system while the garage is cramped with clutter (which also minimizes the value of your home) is unproductive.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
Baresi had cramped up in the latter stages, but still led by example.
—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cramped
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Roughly the size of a large dog and weighing more than 110 pounds (50 kilograms), the quadruped robot is designed to navigate industrial facilities that include staircases, narrow walkways, uneven surfaces, and confined spaces.
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Sewers can contain numerous hazards, including noxious and potentially deadly gases, unstable surfaces, flooding risks, and confined spaces.
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Withington noted that international sanctions have hampered Moscow’s ability to access the technology needed to develop new systems capable of engaging these Ukrainian attacks.
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Russia’s determination to maintain a tight grip on AI development has hampered its own efforts to advance the technology.
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Super Bowl veteran Matthew Stafford, on the verge of his 18th season, will get limited snaps in the offseason, leaving Bennett and Simpson to take additional first-team snaps.
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While the numbers of comedies on the ballot stayed almost level with last year (up very slightly to 71 from 69), dramas dropped from 126 in 2025 to 110 this year, and limited/anthology series are down to 31, from 44 last year.
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Meanwhile, Australia assistant coach Paul Okon argued that their goalkeeper Patrick Beach was impeded during the play.
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They were said to have impeded its free movement, scratching and otherwise damaging the body work.
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The United States of America undertakes to make fully available for use the frozen or restricted funds and assets of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Actually Announced About Peptides Kennedy’s announcement covered peptides the FDA moved to Category 2 in late 2023, a restricted status that effectively pulled them off compounding pharmacy shelves.
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Regulatory barriers have also hindered climate-friendly projects.
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Regulatory barriers have also hindered climate-friendly projects.
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The narrow win pushed Morocco into first place in Group C, all but securing a spot in the knockout rounds for the 2022 World Cup semifinalists.
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Just outside downtown, this narrow stretch of former warehouses is now lined with markets, mom-and-pop shops and restaurants that spill onto the sidewalks all summer long.
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The case has generated intense international attention because of Hoiby's connection to the royal family, who have been embarrassed by it.
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But Americans don’t want to see the home team embarrassed.
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“Cramped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cramped. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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