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
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.
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
Now, other states know U.S. Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi by that crick in her neck brought on by a year of reflexive genuflecting.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 29 Jan. 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
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
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
Now, other states know U.S. Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi by that crick in her neck brought on by a year of reflexive genuflecting.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 29 Jan. 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crick
Noun
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In the prodromal phase, infected people have vague flu-like symptoms, often fever, fatigue, headache, body aches, abdominal cramps, and gastrointestinal disturbances.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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The Star spoke to former KU guard Elmarko Jackson about Peterson’s full-body cramps at the NCAA Tournament.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
Noun
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In 2022, the couple was involved in a serious car accident that required Hayley to get four stitches on her forehead.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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The gradual acceleration built over days and stitches.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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“Crick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crick. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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