Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimping
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Zinnias, dahlias, cosmos, rudbeckia, marigolds, and branching sunflowers will all benefit from pinching.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026 -
Escalating hardware costs are also pinching the company.—
Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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The officer followed inside and told Morales to leave, but Morales allegedly pulled out a folding knife and pointed it at the officer, according to police.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The keynote that launched the conference on Monday, June 8 set in motion a timetable which will culminate in the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and the first folding iPhone going on sale.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Historically, that has meant tweaking a prescription drug to accommodate the needs of patients who had an allergy to an ingredient, or who couldn't swallow a pill.—
Daniel Gilbert,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Blue Origin spent 10 months tweaking the vehicle to guarantee a successful booster landing, and New Glenn’s second launch in November 2025 seemingly went off without a hitch.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Light-diffusing pigments blur the look of dark circles, blemishes, and uneven skin tone with a soft-focus effect, while the proprietary Flex Form Matrix technology creates a breathable layer that moves with the skin throughout the day—without settling into fine lines or creasing.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
10 May 2026
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This step builds on the eye cream by extending that moisture barrier across the full face and preventing the delicate eye area from drying out and creasing as the day goes on.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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It was built to be outside, but its soft marble is showing signs of puckering and some discoloration, though that is barely apparent from a distance.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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This one plays with puckering on both ends, along with a creamsicle color palette that’s ideal for setting on deck chairs and chaises surrounding the pool.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
26 Mar. 2026
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Tiered palazzo pants featured beneath the hemline of her turquoise tennis dress, with pleating throughout.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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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 18 Jun. 2026.
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