crimped 1 of 2

adjective

as in wavy

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crimped

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verb

past tense of crimp
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as in pinched

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as in creased

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimped
  1. wavy
  2. pinched
  3. creased
  4. waved
  5. tweaked
  6. folded
  7. frizzy
  8. puckered
Adjective
  • Many are formulated to address a concern (dandruff, breakage, brittleness) or to work most effectively for a specific hair type (4C curls, wavy hair, gray hair).
    — Catharine Malzahn, Allure, 13 July 2026
  • The Silver Linings Playbook actress styled her new brunette hair in a messy high ponytail with her wavy bangs and face-framing pieces styled to the side, showing off her makeup-free complexion.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 July 2026
Definition of wavy
Verb
  • Many teachers and residents across the county are feeling pinched by Johnson County’s rising costs of living.
    — Taylor O'Connor July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
  • But the chairman also acknowledged how consumers are feeling pinched by years of high inflation.
    — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026
Definition of pinched
Verb
  • Each shirt must be on a hanger and should be creased at the mid-point of the shoulder.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • The leather had creased across the rounded toes, while the uppers had softened around the shape of her feet.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Definition of creased
Adjective
  • The small, but spirited, Peruvian fan group in the north stands banged its drums and waved flags, finally able to be part of the party.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
  • Outside, a cluster of demonstrators held signs and waved flags on the perimeter of courthouse property.
    — CBS Texas Staff, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Definition of waved
Verb
  • Sunspel’s Riviera polo shirt—famously sported by Daniel Craig in Casino Royale—has been tweaked by its maker into a camp collar shirt.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 July 2026
  • Second-year wing Jamir Watkins, who tweaked his left knee during the Wizards’ summer league opener Thursday, will miss his second straight game Tuesday night, when Washington faces Chicago at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center.
    — Josh Robbins, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of tweaked
Verb
  • Cargo space measures 56 cubic feet behind the second row and expands to a healthy 112 cubic feet (3,171 L) with the seats folded and slid forward.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
  • Volunteers flattened and folded the bags, cut them into strips and tied them together to form plastic year, which was woven into durable sleeping mats using looms.
    — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of folded
Adjective
  • This leave-in treatment is a lifesaver for those whose strands might be a difficult mix of fine and frizzy, leaving behind the perfect amount of hydration and smoothing power without weighing down strands.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 7 July 2026
  • Rice water can do wonders for frizzy, damaged hair, as well as stimulate growth.
    — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Definition of frizzy
Verb
  • Hockey drama Off Campus was renewed for a second season before lovers Hannah (Ella Bright) and Garrett (Belmont Cameli) even puckered up onscreen.
    — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
  • Other signs include a change in skin texture that may look puckered, scaly or inflamed, and may appear red, purple or darker in other areas of the breast.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Definition of puckered
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