as in impeding
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 cramping
Joseph Person, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Magnesium plays a role in muscle contractions that may contribute to cramping.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
If your neuromuscular system is not accustomed to these demands, fatigue can prematurely set in and create the conditions for cramping.
—Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
The most common heat symptoms Magloire observes in her patients are lower abdominal pressure, back pain and, like Christina Duarte experienced, cramping.
—Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
This most commonly results in a bladder infection, with symptoms ranging from pain or burning while urinating; frequent urination; feeling the need to urinate despite having an empty bladder; bloody urine and pressure; or cramping in the groin or lower abdomen.
—Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Both my whole legs were cramping — both my calves and my hammies.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Anxiety folds into cramping silence.
—Alaa Alqaisi
august 13, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
A week after having to leave the game as a pitcher due to cramping in his right hip, Ohtani was feeling frisky against the Cardinals.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
When Brycen Tremayne started cramping in the second half, at one point McMillan and Hunter Renfrow were the only healthy wideouts.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Magnesium plays a role in muscle contractions that may contribute to cramping.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
If your neuromuscular system is not accustomed to these demands, fatigue can prematurely set in and create the conditions for cramping.
—Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
The most common heat symptoms Magloire observes in her patients are lower abdominal pressure, back pain and, like Christina Duarte experienced, cramping.
—Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
This most commonly results in a bladder infection, with symptoms ranging from pain or burning while urinating; frequent urination; feeling the need to urinate despite having an empty bladder; bloody urine and pressure; or cramping in the groin or lower abdomen.
—Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Both my whole legs were cramping — both my calves and my hammies.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Anxiety folds into cramping silence.
—Alaa Alqaisi
august 13, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
A week after having to leave the game as a pitcher due to cramping in his right hip, Ohtani was feeling frisky against the Cardinals.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cramping
Verb
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According to my company's 2025 IT Trends Report, 44% of IT professionals cite a lack of real-time visibility into network connectivity as a primary factor impeding their productivity.—
Douglas Murray,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The criminal complaint says authorities are charging Henson with damaging government property or contracts and assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers or employees.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Higher tariff costs are hampering Nike's efforts to turn around its business.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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The rains brought the state capital to a standstill, seriously hampering preparations for the upcoming Durga Puja — the biggest annual festival of Hindus in West Bengal state.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Additionally, eco-design requirements will improve material recyclability and stimulate demand for recycled content; the lack of such is hindering the sector’s development, the organization said.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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She has been arrested on a felony charge of hindering the apprehension of a criminal, the Reynolds Police Deprtment said on its Facebook page.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That behavior is embarrassing anywhere, and goes against all of golf etiquette.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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That wasn't Carey's first time embarrassing her children.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In two felony counts, Comey indicted for allegedly lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Withers was booked into the Pulaski County jail on charges of fleeing and obstructing government operations, both misdemeanors, and was released Saturday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Cramping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cramping. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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