as in stitch
a painful sudden tightening of a muscle
I was suddenly awakened by a cramp in my leg
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as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
an antismoking ordinance that was seen as just another cramp on business by bar owners
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as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
having to constantly entertain guests at the summer cottage was really cramping my writing efforts
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Recent Examples of cramp
Caroline Tien, SELF, 19 Feb. 2025
People with low magnesium, calcium, and potassium levels may notice muscle cramps, aches, or spasms.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
Between Swift’s sleek Chanel layering piece at a Midwest-cold Kansas City Chiefs game and Martha Stewart’s sophisticated tartan puffer-slash-farm coat, celebs proved that layering up doesn’t have to cramp their style.
—Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
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Noun
What’s more, even a mild calcium deficiency can cause symptoms like brittle nails, dry, scaly skin, and muscle cramps that progress the further your levels drop.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 19 Feb. 2025
People with low magnesium, calcium, and potassium levels may notice muscle cramps, aches, or spasms.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
Early signs of low calcium include muscle spasms and cramping.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
Between Swift’s sleek Chanel layering piece at a Midwest-cold Kansas City Chiefs game and Martha Stewart’s sophisticated tartan puffer-slash-farm coat, celebs proved that layering up doesn’t have to cramp their style.
—Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
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However, any individual who impedes law enforcement operations, potentially threatening the safety of law enforcement agents and subjects of their investigations, is subject to investigation and potential prosecution by the Department of Justice.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Without such reform, unmanageable debt will continue to impede these countries from investing in domestic green industrial strategies or in other measures to prevent and respond to climate, health, and other emergencies.—
Mariana Mazzucato,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Hamby noted older teens in high school should be mindful of behaviors that hinder their personal growth.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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CIOs and CTOs must be prepared to address the following: • Adoption Resistance: Employee apprehension about AI replacing jobs can hinder adoption.—
Mohit Gupta,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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This complexity hampers everything from vulnerability triage to compliance audits, ironically undermining the very protections these tools promise.—
Aviv Mussinger,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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And the All-Star game embarrassed everyone who has ever picked up a basketball.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2025
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Callers are encouraged to share details that range from embarrassing to criminal.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2025
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Illiberal leaders like Hungary's Viktor Orbán will likely obstruct efforts at deeper integration.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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The body camera of the other officer stayed on, but that officer did not exit his vehicle during the shooting, and the view from that angle is partly obstructed by the closed police car door.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Feb. 2025
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So without them, your folks are severely handicapped.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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His extensive injuries handicapped him and robbed him of his quality of life.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Cramp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cramp. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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