CRIMPS Synonyms: 134 Similar and Opposite Words

crimps 1 of 2

noun

plural of crimp

as in furrows

a small fold in a soft and otherwise smooth surface a small crimp in the dollar bill prevented it from being accepted by the bill changer made a tiny little crimp in the corner of the Queen of Spades

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as in obstacles

something that makes movement or progress difficult the strike could put a real crimp in the production schedule

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crimps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of crimp

as in pinches

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Recent Examples of crimps

Noun

Frazier notes that the idea of using crimps came up. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 June 2026 In rock climbing, a few such traits include longer fingers, shorter forearms, and scraggly wrists, all of which might help a climber clutch at tiny crimps in the rock with substantially more ease. — Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026

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Noun

In fossils, tooth marks often look like punctures or furrows.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 July 2026
In furrows of pain, The good now germinates.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026

Definition of furrows

Noun

The hero’s victory comes not from acquiring gold but from confronting inner obstacles and emerging with a deeper understanding of themselves.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Lack of trust and resistance from locals remain one of the biggest obstacles to containing the outbreak, according to authorities and health workers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of obstacles

Verb

There will be a moment in the frenzy at the Estadio Azteca, probably as the teams take to the field or the first ball is kicked in anger, when Darren Thompson pinches himself to be witnessing all this first-hand.

— Rob Tanner, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Dad pinches my cheek between his first two fingers with a soppy look in his eyes.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025

Definition of pinches

Verb

His open V-neck shirt has huge lapels, his hair hangs down to his shoulders and a bushy mustache creases his smiling face, leaving Vachon looking more like the bassist for Spinal Tap than an NHL goaltender.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Flyer gone damp in his hand, creases shredding how cut cotton would.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025

Definition of creases

Noun

Unfortunately, there have been a few hurdles with getting more than 13,000 pounds of candy through the border.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Despite these hurdles, industry experts believe these new strategies are essential for consistent reach in 2026.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of hurdles

Verb

The Odyssey tweaks Homer’s classic story into a moodier version of the swords-and-sandals epic—and represents a rare swerve away from tired sequels, cheap remakes, and creaky cinematic universes.

— David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
As an earthquake develops, the system often tweaks the magnitude, time, location and alert area.

— Amy Graff, New York Times, 27 June 2026

Definition of tweaks

Verb

The tequila shrimp empanadas disappear quickly, while the huitlacoche quesadilla folds Oaxaca cheese, mushrooms, roasted corn, and salsa macha crema into something deeper and earthier than most Midtown menus bother attempting.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Across the aisle on the entry side, the compact kitchen block equips trailer cooks with a dual-burner gas stove with hard lid, rectangular sink, 59-L fridge and two wing-like worktops - one that folds down and one that removes and stores away.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2026

Definition of folds

Noun

Cameras mounted on city vehicles and Chicago Transit Authority buses capture the obstructions, and tickets are issued by the city’s Department of Finance.

— A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Also, check to ensure the work material is free of any obstructions from underneath.

— Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026

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