crimping

Definition of crimpingnext
present participle of crimp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimping
Verb
  • On an iPhone, do this via the dial at the bottom of your camera instead of pinching and zooming; the former retains more quality.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Mar. 2026
  • In this beloved holiday classic, The Muppets perform Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, Michael Caine as the penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge, and many more of your favorite Muppet characters.
    Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • But sources suggest discussions are taking place about possible measures to make the loans fairer, perhaps by tweaking interest rates.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 1 Mar. 2026
  • While Adam is tracking toward possibly being ready for opening day following last year’s season-ending quadriceps injury, closer Robert Suarez departed to Atlanta as a free agent and Yuki Matsui’s early availability is in question after tweaking his groin.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • On Monday, a folding chair was positioned outside the front door of Diagne’s former residence.
    Peggy O'Hare, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
  • The Drive further ties into the Stakeout family by borrowing the Stakeout Spark's style of folding multi-plier chassis.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The hydrating ingredients help prevent caking or creasing as the day wears on, creating natural, even coverage.
    Irene Richardson, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
  • In fact, one shopper even credits it with improving sagging corners around the mouth and forehead creasing.
    Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The accoutrements have been carefully hand-hewn and gilded, boasting an attractive luster and the faces of a sun puckering her lips plus two sleepy moons on the earrings.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The innovation eliminated unflattering creases along the back and puckering along the inseam.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Tiered palazzo pants featured beneath the hemline of her turquoise tennis dress, with pleating throughout.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Place dough circles in the wells of a 12-cup muffin tray, pressing into bottoms and up sides, pleating edges as needed.
    Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Crimping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimping. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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