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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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Recent Examples of crimps
Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
The dynamic crimps the value of traditional TV, which hinges on its ability to provide broad, simultaneous viewership for sponsors.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
The dynamic crimps the value of traditional TV, which hinges on its ability to provide broad, simultaneous viewership for sponsors.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimps
Noun
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In furrows of pain, The good now germinates.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Young olive trees have smooth, gray bark, while the bark develops interesting furrows as the plant ages.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For more than 48 hours, captain Lillian Zulu had been trying to keep her squad's spirits high despite mounting obstacles.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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Iran will immediately make arrangements to restart the transit of commercial ships from the Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman and vice versa, and to return to pre-war numbers within 30 days, taking into account the necessity of removing technical obstacles and mines.—
Salma El Wardany,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Dad pinches my cheek between his first two fingers with a soppy look in his eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Nov. 2025
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There’s the moment Stanton’s Håkon Werle pinches the back of his son’s neck, like a cruel master bringing his dog to heel.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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Flyer gone damp in his hand, creases shredding how cut cotton would.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sure, there would be a number of hurdles wrapped up in the process, which would include medical provisions based upon Sorsby's 'mental health disorder' of addiction that his attorneys presented in court as an argument against the NCAA.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Local governments were handed extraordinary funding and broad flexibility to bypass traditional bureaucratic hurdles in the name of speed and compassion.—
Michele Steeb,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Check back regularly as the WJZ First Alert Weather team tweaks the forecast as new information comes in.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
30 Nov. 2025
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In Cat’s Cradle, Vonnegut tweaks this trope to fit his signature, screwy black comedy.—
M. L. Rio,
The Atlantic,
19 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This cozy travel blanket folds neatly into a compact pouch, taking up far less room than expected, and the carrying case can even double as a makeshift pillow.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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One dancer folds their body, slowly easing their way to the ground, while the others watch.—
Steven Vargas,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Noun
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To have the best chance of viewing the planetary alignment, find a spot free of light pollution and a view of the horizon without obstructions like trees or tall buildings.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Not just crashes, but obstructions, emergency scene conflicts, unexpected stops in travel lanes and response-time performance.—
David Roberts,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Crimps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimps. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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