crimping

present participle of crimp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimping
Verb
  • Bring edges of dough over apple mixture; shape into a ball, pinching and tucking dough edges to seal.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Now, every webpage could be viewed natively on the phone’s browser, and zooming into a section was as easy as pinching or double-tapping.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The governor also signed almost 100 bills into law Wednesday, mostly technical ones tweaking the language of existing laws.
    Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The fastest, the Jesko Absolut, is claimed to reach 330 mph by tweaking the aerodynamics, reducing drag, and increasing stability.
    Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But instead of folding in the face of adversity, Penix rose to the occasion and put together arguably the best performance of his career, which has seemingly given him a huge confidence boost moving forward.
    Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Hayslett dropped the news during her recent stop on The Breakfast Club, folding her growing empire into a platform designed to amplify Black voices.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Especially under the eyes, my concealer melts into the skin without creasing.
    Essence, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Here’s a cotton dress that resists wrinkles thanks to its poplin fabric—a tight weave that boosts durability and prevents creasing.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The dress’ skirt included a pleating effect, accentuating the vibrant vertical stripes.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The dress included pleating throughout with a cutout featured just below the cape of the dress.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Crimping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimping. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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