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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
  • Saranrom Thai is as pinched as a back alley, a simple geometry of concrete, wood and brick, and balances frank heat and funk with cooling freshness.
    Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
  • These fall-blooming asters have generally been pinched and forced several times throughout the growing season.
    Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 9 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
  • Each one comes with an assortment of loose faux-flower bunches that can be custom-arranged and tweaked to your preference.
    Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
  • Then the Knicks coach, Mike Brown, tweaked the offense, running more of it through Towns, and the team became a juggernaut.
    Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 10 May 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • This will lock in moisture and help lay down any remaining stubborn, frizzy hairs sticking up from your braids.
    Danielle James, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Maybe a whole roast chicken appeared, or its meat was folded into a gooey casserole with a few peas and carrot chunks.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
  • The umbrellas were folded, and the van sped off to drive the four blocks to the Met.
    Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 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 18 May. 2026.

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