Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimping
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And as often happens with private equity acquisitions of retailers, the companies were larded with unsustainable debt, which made investing in the core business more difficult and led to penny-pinching measures that have been destructive to the businesses.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026 -
The chain, which got its start in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1950, has been a favorite for penny-pinching burger lovers for decades now and its new Whatdeals will help cement that reputation.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
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Taking a page from HBO’s cult 1996 comedy-drama Arliss, the American adaptation is tweaking the premise, moving the setting to the sports representation world.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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After five years straight of tweaking and re-tweaking the exam school admissions policy, BPS officials began to seek a more long-term solution over the summer and put forth a proposal in September.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Still, Samsung in some ways is off to a stronger start with the Galaxy Z TriFold than the earliest folding smartphones.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
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Even worse, folding them back to flat-form following use has been difficult or impossible.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2026
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Especially under the eyes, my concealer melts into the skin without creasing.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Sep. 2025
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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
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Collins answered the question by puckering his mouth and shaking his head.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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For the nuptials, Bella wore an plunging green gown with pleating on the bodice and a thigh-high slit up the floor-sweeping ruffled skirt.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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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 9 Jan. 2026.
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