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
Matt Barrows, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
By the fourth quarter, Dowdle was cramping up on the sideline, perhaps due to his strong performance.
—Mike Kaye
october 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 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
Adjective
That product and the pickle juice shooters work similarly, targeting nerves that cause cramping instead of the muscle itself.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
By the fourth quarter, Dowdle was cramping up on the sideline, perhaps due to his strong performance.
—Mike Kaye
october 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cramping
Verb
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Trump characterized the cities as in crisis and accused leaders of impeding immigration operations.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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Turmail pointed to the Brent Spence Bridge’s paralyzed development as a prime example of regulations, including permitting requirements, impeding progress.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rainfall was hampering efforts to reach the villages and many roads were swept away or blocked by the landslides.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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The appointment ends a three-month mayoral vacancy that has been hampering efforts to repair the city's aging, leak-prone water system.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 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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Mounting debt has been hindering savings for many Americans.—
Sharon Epperson,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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My toxic relationship with alcohol left me stagnant with closed eyes, hindering my growth and my healing.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The games themselves are embarrassing enough to watch.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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More recently, that type of direction has become outdated — in a way, even embarrassing to request.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Griffith and CityBeat reporter Madeline Fening are facing charges, including disorderly conduct, failure to disperse, obstructing a highway and obstructing an emergency responder.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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On Thursday, former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on felony charges of making a false statement to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Cramping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cramping. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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