as in contractions
a painful sudden tightening of a muscle
I was suddenly awakened by a cramp in my leg
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as in obstacles
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 hinders
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 cramps
Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Watery diarrhea Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Fever Chills What are the bloodstream infection symptoms of Vibrio vulnificus?
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The most common symptoms are diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, according to the CDC.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Salmonella can cause fever, diarrhea and stomach cramps and typically goes away on its own, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Obviously, the Darryn Peterson experience did not go as planned, but in a world where Peterson never gets cramps, would Kansas have ended up a top-10 team?
—Cj Moore
june 2, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Common signs of Vibrio include stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, watery diarrhea, fever and chills.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The most common side effects of TEPEZZA include muscle cramps or spasms, nausea, hair loss, diarrhea, feeling tired, high blood sugar, hearing problems, taste changes, headache, dry skin, ear discomfort, weight loss, nail problems, and changes in menstruation.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 May 2026
Those who are infected can suffer symptoms that include diarrhea that is often bloody, vomiting and abdominal cramps, according to health authorities.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
Noun
Signs of foodborne illness may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever, according to Tufts University School of Medicine.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Watery diarrhea Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Fever Chills What are the bloodstream infection symptoms of Vibrio vulnificus?
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The most common symptoms are diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, according to the CDC.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Salmonella can cause fever, diarrhea and stomach cramps and typically goes away on its own, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Obviously, the Darryn Peterson experience did not go as planned, but in a world where Peterson never gets cramps, would Kansas have ended up a top-10 team?
—Cj Moore
june 2, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Common signs of Vibrio include stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, watery diarrhea, fever and chills.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The most common side effects of TEPEZZA include muscle cramps or spasms, nausea, hair loss, diarrhea, feeling tired, high blood sugar, hearing problems, taste changes, headache, dry skin, ear discomfort, weight loss, nail problems, and changes in menstruation.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 May 2026
Those who are infected can suffer symptoms that include diarrhea that is often bloody, vomiting and abdominal cramps, according to health authorities.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cramps
Noun
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The musician got five stitches on his earlobe after a fan threw a phone at him while on stage.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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Madrigal was hit in the face by a pitch, requiring some stitches.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The winner in November will lead the country's most populous state, facing a large deficit and other obstacles, including the state's high cost of living, homelessness and wildfire risk.—
Marisa Lagos,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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Despite the ongoing ups and downs of the housing market, including economic cycles and affordability obstacles including post-pandemic high interest rates, low inventory, and soaring prices, women – particularly Millennials – have continued to show resiliency.—
Kathy Collins,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Current dependence on rare earth elements or precious metals often hinders the widespread adoption of electrolysis systems.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Making every decision for your teenager hinders their ability to build independence.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Glasnow left his start in Houston on May 6 after just one inning with back spasms.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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The South Side once contained a lot of those tragically disappointing high-rises — the Robert Taylor Homes, Stateway Gardens, and Harold Ickes Homes, all demolished in spasms of righteous destruction.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Sure, there would be a number of hurdles wrapped up in the process, which would include medical provisions based upon Sorsby's 'mental health disorder' of addiction that his attorneys presented in court as an argument against the NCAA.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Local governments were handed extraordinary funding and broad flexibility to bypass traditional bureaucratic hurdles in the name of speed and compassion.—
Michele Steeb,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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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,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Researchers asked where knives were kept, how to light matches, what kinks are.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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But actually, the regulatory process is where many of the kinks are worked out and the practical applications of the bill are formalized.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
Noun
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The professional embarrassments even take place at the level of state supreme courts.—
Martin Kaste,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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That’s not only because judges are fining more lawyers for their laziness, but because the publicity about these embarrassments has been inescapable.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Cramps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cramps. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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