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crimped

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verb

past tense of crimp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimped
Adjective
  • The open air feeling inside Palm Tree Club KC revolves around a blue fusion quartzite bar encasing a wavy bar-to-ceiling backbar acting as the spiral centerpiece for the entire space.
    Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • She was stunningly draped in a tan Harith Hashim ensemble, the wavy silhouette of which contrasted with how Andrew Fitzsimons styled her hair perfectly straight.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • And more importantly, between somewhat-high consumer prices and an iffy job market, many Americans continue to feel pinched.
    Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Chinese consumers have even reported an increase in finger injuries as they get trapped or pinched.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The green and white waved floors lead you into a sparkling, velvet-upholstered dining room.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Some waved flags, some rode on shoulders and, over the noise, dozens tried in vain to call back home where the sun was just rising.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • Styling-wise, the rear fender has been tweaked, with the 16-inch wheels now getting a sweet two-tone treatment on CST cruiser tires.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
  • During a 2023 trial, Google executives acknowledged that the company sometimes tweaked its advertising auctions to ensure the company met revenue targets, often without disclosing any changes to advertisers.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Hydrolyzed baobab helps strengthen, while jojoba esters condition for silky slip that keeps frizzy hair at bay.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Wearing a T-shirt, flannel and jeans, his frizzy hair poking from under the back and sides of a train-conductor cap, Young resembled his late-middle-aged self save for a noticeably paunchier belly, whiter sideburns and craggier face.
    Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Repeat alternating and folding until all ingredients are added and folded in.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The handheld food item is made with the brand’s Thin N’ Crispy crust, folded around toppings and cheese, then baked and sprinkled with Parmesan and oregano.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Curly-haired individuals, especially those with kinkier textures, know the number one rule of wash day: detangle before shampooing.
    Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 21 Aug. 2025
  • The brand has a stellar reputation for offering a hydrated lineup of products made with coily, curly, and kinky textures in mind—and this scalp scrub is no different.
    Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Kardashian puckered her lips and gave the camera a smoldering look.
    Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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“Crimped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimped. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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