Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimped
Adjective
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The study published in the journal Construction and Building Materials also revealed that the triangular and wavy forms significantly enhanced the beam's ability to handle post-cracking stress.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026 -
On the other hand, tape-ins are often well suited for straight to wavy hair types, and keratin bonds are great for curly or straight hair, but both are best applied by a professional.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During that time, the world’s oil supply will remain pinched.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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He’s been there for more than 40 years, but the plaque telling his story to passersby got pinched a long time ago.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Pair with a cropped trench coat, creased denim, and shield sunglasses for an effortlessly cool look.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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The light was honeyed, her face in it creased with worry.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Lawmakers listened and asked questions while demonstrators outside displayed signs and waved flags.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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The crowd danced, waved flags, and voiced their support for democracy in the country they were forced to leave decades ago.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 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
Adjective
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Paula tells Agnes that her hair is too frizzy.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
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Hair can be frizzy or smooth, brittle or strong.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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News organizations elsewhere — including in the Caribbean — have faced layoffs, folded entirely or attempted to bring in new revenue by soliciting donations or adding paywalls to websites.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The loaf is topped with hot honey and features an explosion of pepperoni cups in the middle, along with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and more pepperoni folded into the dough.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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All three are mired in different, dispiriting versions of mid-life crises, and get involved in a kinky kinda sorta love triangle.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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The affair between Clark and Carol called for some fairly ridiculous, kinky and specific acts in a hotel room.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Crimped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimped. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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