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
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Key Takeaways Influencers on social media are touting navel oiling to alleviate digestive issues, stress, and pain from menstrual cramps, PCOS, or endometriosis.
—Justin Laube, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
More Space Feeling cramped in your current space or entertaining a new job offer can be reasons for upgrading your home.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Kiké Hernández, 38 New Dodger: Charley horse Tyler Glasnow had to leave Sunday’s game early because of cramps in his right leg.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Key Takeaways Influencers on social media are touting navel oiling to alleviate digestive issues, stress, and pain from menstrual cramps, PCOS, or endometriosis.
—Justin Laube, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
Actually the worst problem these plants seem to face is too much water and cramped growing conditions.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
More Space Feeling cramped in your current space or entertaining a new job offer can be reasons for upgrading your home.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
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On April 16, the Department of Homeland Security threatened to impede Harvard’s ability to enroll students from abroad – an unprecedented move that would devastate the campus if the White House moved forward with it.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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As previously ordered, Apple will not impede competition.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
1 May 2025
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Scientists believe early exposure to this content may hinder children's understanding of consent and respect in relationships.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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The Transport Workers Union argued the petition would hinder safety.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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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,
17 May 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
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Johnson’s predecessor, Larry Robinson, resigned last year amid fallout from a fake $237 million donation scandal that embarrassed the school on the national stage.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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What’s made the 18th so fun this week is its ability — even for just a second — to embarrass the best golfers on the planet.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas 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,
14 May 2025
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Additionally, Iman accused the Gonna Love Me singer of taking their kids out of school for no reason and willfully obstructing and interfering with his right to pick up the their kids on April 17.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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The Yankees added pitching this offseason, but injuries to Gerrit Cole, Clarke Schmidt, Luis Gil, and Marcus Stroman have handicapped the Bronx Bombers.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Gary Williams, still in many ways the patriarch of Maryland basketball, was asked how much the chaos and bitterness of the last two weeks will handicap the younger Williams’ start in College Park.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Cramp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cramp. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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