as in cramp
a painful sudden tightening of a muscle
got a crick in my neck from sleeping while sitting up
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Recent Examples of crick
Huzi Infinity Travel Neck Pillow Avoid neck cricks and pains with this infinity neck pillow that provides 360-degree support.
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Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
Don’t let tech neck put a crick in your running posture.
—Outside Online, 23 Nov. 2022
More of a crick in his neck.
—Bryan Washington, The New Yorker, 4 July 2022
One of my favorite distinctions is when Steve described the difference between calling a particular stream a creek or a crick.
—Anchorage Daily News, 11 Apr. 2021
Old, lumpy pillows that give you a crick in your neck won't do you any favors when trying to fall asleep.
—Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, 29 Mar. 2021
If watching from your sofa or bed gives you a crick in your neck?
—Popsci Commerce Team, Popular Science, 23 Feb. 2021
Yet most of us reach a day when merely sleeping in the wrong position on a pillow that’s too soft or too flat brings on a crick in the neck that sticks around for days.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 June 2020
So massage that crick in your neck, put on your blue-light glasses and settle down with these digital offerings.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN, 18 Apr. 2020
Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
Don’t let tech neck put a crick in your running posture.
—Outside Online, 23 Nov. 2022
More of a crick in his neck.
—Bryan Washington, The New Yorker, 4 July 2022
One of my favorite distinctions is when Steve described the difference between calling a particular stream a creek or a crick.
—Anchorage Daily News, 11 Apr. 2021
Old, lumpy pillows that give you a crick in your neck won't do you any favors when trying to fall asleep.
—Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, 29 Mar. 2021
If watching from your sofa or bed gives you a crick in your neck?
—Popsci Commerce Team, Popular Science, 23 Feb. 2021
Yet most of us reach a day when merely sleeping in the wrong position on a pillow that’s too soft or too flat brings on a crick in the neck that sticks around for days.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 June 2020
So massage that crick in your neck, put on your blue-light glasses and settle down with these digital offerings.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN, 18 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crick
Noun
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Right guard Kevin Dotson battled cramps against the Eagles and was out for the second block.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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For muscle cramps, spray on the affected area as needed.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The surprise sight that a pet owner came across while checking their home's security camera footage has left viewers on social media in stitches.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Subtle details such as a a tartan lining or a matching top-stitch on the jeans can make the pieces feel even more unique from a wearer’s perspective, Gayot adds.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Crick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crick. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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