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crick

noun

ˈkrik

Definition of crick

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 Hundreds of laymen, actuated solely by idle curiosity, received little more than a crick in the neck for their pains. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Finding the right ergonomic chair can be the difference between a satisfying and focused home office life and a day filled with cricks and cramps. — Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 16 June 2026 Of course, your chair should make a visual statement, but no one wants a crick in the neck or a sore lower back after a day of immersing yourself in your latest fiction obsession. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026 One arm is flung haplessly aside, and her head has rolled backward, bending her neck at an angle that will surely cause a crick. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026 Huzi Infinity Travel Neck Pillow Avoid neck cricks and pains with this infinity neck pillow that provides 360-degree support. — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024 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

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There is no vaccine for the illness, which can cause stomach cramps and diarrhea.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
An April report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracked nearly 17,000 Shigella samples, which causes Shigellosis, which and can bring on diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps, collected between 2011 and 2023.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

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One stitch slip-up can cause a defect that spreads across the entire fabric.

— Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026
And yet, this unlicensed, or bootleg, merchandise is a signature stitch in the fabric of fandom, one that fills an integral role in the live entertainment ecosystem.

— Matt Martell, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

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