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crimped

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verb

past tense of crimp
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimped
Adjective
  • Hilarious hormonal shifts that made my curly hair go wavy.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
  • Thanks to her thick hair and naturally wavy texture, Rosalía’s collarbone-length chop looks particularly full-bodied and voluminous.
    Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • The utility and the state’s grid manager say transmission in this part of the state gets pinched during high demand.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
  • Lately, the day-to-night, slip-on shoe has been showing up with ruching — as in, the upper is pinched along the edge to create an interesting textural effect.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • The father was wearing a button-down shirt, creased from wear but evidently well-ironed.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Pair with a cropped trench coat, creased denim, and shield sunglasses for an effortlessly cool look.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • This speaker shows off a dazzling array of purple, blue, and pink hues in an iridescent glow, along with a waved texture that pays homage to sound rippling across a room; and the design has been hand-polished by artisans to boot.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Lawmakers listened and asked questions while demonstrators outside displayed signs and waved flags.
    Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The movie tweaked Harry’s fatal ending, but the adaptation does something even more striking with his desperation.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
  • Overall, the lineup has been tweaked with the goal of improving wearability and creating a more erogonmic look on the wrist, according to Breitling.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
Adjective
  • If your hair has been feeling dry, frizzy, or just harder to manage lately, this deep conditioner might be worth adding to your routine.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
  • As a naturally frizzy girl, the Glossi is my go-to for a sleek blowout at home—every single time.
    Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The outings for both Yesavage and Schlittler folded seamlessly into their season resumés.
    Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 21 May 2026
  • The drag came almost entirely from xAI, which was folded into SpaceX in the February merger.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Adjective
  • Ultimately, Aikens wants the restaurant to draw the kinky and non-kinky alike.
    Victoria M. Walker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2026
  • Celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble suggests every two to three days, and adds that kinky, natural coily hair should be conditioned before shampooing.
    Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
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“Crimped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimped. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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