Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimped
Adjective
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Her wavy hair was styled in a side part, and her glam complemented the dark look with a deep purple lip.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026 -
Ask for long layers and invest in a lightweight hairspray for a wavy look.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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At one point during the scuffle, McGinnis was lifted from the ground as the officers and senator were trying to physically remove him, and his left hand was apparently pinched in the gap between the hinge side of the door and the adjacent molding.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 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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It’s been tweaked and freshened up a few times since, and became a signature of the brand’s first forays into ready-to-wear apparel under the guidance of Marc Jacobs.—
Brandon Kaipo Moningka,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Co-creator Bill Lawrence shared that this thread was tweaked as a result of Apple wanting to continue Shrinking in more seasons.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Hair can be frizzy or smooth, brittle or strong.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2026
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For best results, use a hair dryer that has a diffuser for curls that are defined, but not frizzy.—
Audrey Noble,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The ground beef was chopped fine on the grill and folded together with sweet, softened onions and perfectly melted American cheese, all tucked into a soft roll with crisp lettuce and tomato for balance.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Romero said cities and counties should control development, but favors an annexation approach where portions of unincorporated areas are essentially folded into the city and its infrastructure.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 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 10 Apr. 2026.
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