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
Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
Symptoms may include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting, lasting around five to seven days.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025
Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
New York forward Kennedy Burke did not play in the second half of Saturday’s loss due to cramping, Brondello said.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 27 July 2025
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Noun
Symptoms can include heavy sweating, muscle cramps, dizziness, and nausea.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
Symptoms may include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting, lasting around five to seven days.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025
Verb
There are many types of E. coli, but a few strains of the bacteria, such as E. coli 0157:H7, can cause people to have severe stomach cramping, bloody diarrhea and vomiting, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
New York forward Kennedy Burke did not play in the second half of Saturday’s loss due to cramping, Brondello said.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cramp
Verb
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Ward was arrested in Texas on June 12 and charged with assault on a family member by impeding breathing or circulation, which is a third-degree felony.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Sources claimed the suit could have impeded Skydance’s acquisition of Paramount, which requires approval from the FCC under the Trump administration.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
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Consumer experts as well as current and former CFPB employees, however, said the cuts will likely hinder the agency’s effectiveness.—
Joel Jacobs,
ProPublica,
6 Aug. 2025
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For a company as vast and diverse as PepsiCo, inconsistency in planning systems can hinder visibility and performance.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Aug. 2025
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After a development process allegedly hampered by a myriad of technical issues, Alexa+ started rolling out to users' Amazon Echo devices earlier this year, albeit with a limited feature set compared to Amazon's final vision for the product.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
3 Aug. 2025
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The Dodgers embarrassed them on the field and then hit the podcast circuit to shame them some more, ridiculing their defense, their baserunning, their lack of composure and even their unnecessary visits to the mound.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Big yikes: This is a sarcastic phrase to publicly mock or shame someone for a cringey comment, outfit, or behavior and is used to embarrass others in group chats or social media.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control. Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Aug. 2025
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The juvenile faces the same charges as well as one count of felony obstructing justice.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Its read and write speeds can be handicapped by your computer hardware.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Aug. 2025
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The implications will likely emerge sporadically over a span of years and are not particularly useful for handicapping the market’s immediate prospects from here.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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“Cramp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cramp. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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