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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimping
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While Americans are pinching their pennies amid SNAP cuts, soaring housing costs, and mass layoffs, the ultra-rich are seeing unprecedented wealth gains.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025 -
While there have been many fine adaptations of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Alastair Sim's performance as the miserly, penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge elevates this version to must-see status.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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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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Listed by Carmen Galzerano of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, the six-bedroom, nine-bath home offers roughly 11,700 square feet across three levels punctuated with arched doorways, sliding wrought-iron and glass barn doors, and folding walls of glass.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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Critics were quick to accuse the Democratic defectors of folding despite holding an arguably strong position on the shutdown.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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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 14 Nov. 2025.
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