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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
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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The balks and furrows, left undisturbed, had other uses too.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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Formal design dates back to the ancient Egyptians, whose practice was to plant along straight furrows or channels dug for irrigation purposes.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
17 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Yards with narrow passages, tight corners, and many obstacles like trees, shrubs, or garden beds, or steep inclines make the use of a riding lawnmower, especially a traditional riding mower, more tedious than helpful.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
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Parents may go to great lengths to remove obstacles from their child’s path, unintentionally hindering the development of life skills1.—
Jazmin Towe,
Parents,
22 Feb. 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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Flyer gone damp in his hand, creases shredding how cut cotton would.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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While autonomous driving has been promised by tech companies for years, the sector has faced technical and regulatory hurdles.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2026
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There are other hurdles to the weight-loss medications.—
Barbara Mantel,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But that hearing was canceled at the Bears’ behest, so that tweaks to the legislation could be made, Pritzker said.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Akinyemi continually tweaks it to become more user-friendly and efficienton the back end.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The key is to look for something that folds easily or is thin enough to slide behind a piece of furniture when not in use.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
26 Feb. 2026
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An oversized canopy folds down to almost entirely shade your kiddo from the sun.—
Erica Zazo,
Outside,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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An explanation as to how the FAA is ensuring awareness of existing regulations on markings and notifications of obstructions, and how the agency will work with others to share those policies.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Crews advanced hose lines to the second floor and had difficulty gaining access because of obstructions behind the bedroom door, according to the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Crimps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimps. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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