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as in furrow
a small fold in a soft and otherwise smooth surface
a small crimp in the dollar bill prevented it from being accepted by the bill changer made a tiny little crimp in the corner of the Queen of Spades
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as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
the strike could put a real crimp in the production schedule
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Recent Examples of crimp
Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Pleated crimp Use kitchen shears to make small diagonal snips in the dough edge.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Higher gas prices would crimp household budgets at a time when many consumers are already feeling pinched by an affordability crunch, with Americans expressing concerns about the rising cost of food, health care and housing.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Noun
That’s been good news for the profit margins of memory makers like Samsung and SK Hynix, but a crimp on the industry’s growth prospects.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Pleated crimp Use kitchen shears to make small diagonal snips in the dough edge.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
That, combined with rising oil prices, undercut the yearslong push to crimp President Vladimir Putin's ability to wage war in Ukraine.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Higher gas prices would crimp household budgets at a time when many consumers are already feeling pinched by an affordability crunch, with Americans expressing concerns about the rising cost of food, health care and housing.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimp
Noun
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Each year without the dead only deepens the furrow of their absence.—
Sasha Geffen,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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This creates an intricate network of microscopic cracks that, in addition to visible furrows, help retain the water elephants douse themselves in to stay cool.—
Clare Watson,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
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In the end, the deepest release isn’t about getting a medical tag, but rather about understanding why those unrelenting obstacles continued to exist.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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Because Anna and Matteo were never actually together, her clear attraction with Michael doesn’t face any meaningful obstacles, aside from some obligatory (and weakly justified) initial sniping between the two leads.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Instead of pinching pennies, the doctor recommends paying whatever amount is necessary to ensure quality treatment.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Should this be necessary, especially for families already getting pinched at the grocery store and gas pump?—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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Flexi-form technology prevents creasing, while light refracting pigments blur the look of fine lines and texture.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The key here is to look for smart fits and dressy details, including creasing, pleating, and even embroidery.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
24 Mar. 2026
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The ceasefire brokered by Pakistan still faces hurdles in the talks beginning Saturday, as Israel and Hezbollah militants have been trading fire along the border of southern Lebanon and Iran has set conditions before negotiations can begin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Then, for Artemis IV, there are even greater hurdles.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the rematch in Sacramento, Curry tweaked his right ankle but played 27 minutes, and then finished the regular season by playing X minutes at the Clippers.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Then Yuki Matsui tweaked his groin in spring training, some soft contact snowballed on Adrián Morejón and Estrada began losing zip on his fastball.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This year, the company has been centralizing its operations, including folding its marketing for entertainment, sports and experiences into a single division that reports to Asad Ayaz, its chief marketing officer.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Hands close around the Spalding, crinkle-fold the cereal bag.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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According to Harvard Health, rarer but more serious side effects can include inflammation of the pancreas, called pancreatitis; gastroparesis, or the slowing or stopping of movement of food through the stomach; bowel obstruction or blockage; and gallstone attacks or bile duct blockages.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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In March 2024, authorities arrested 32-year-old Lashawn Washington and charged her with first-degree felony murder, kidnapping and obstruction of justice.—
Veronica Fulton,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Crimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimp. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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