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as in furrow
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 obstacle
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 crimp
Dan Primack, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
High rates aren’t great for companies with already high high debt, and crimps borrowing by companies and consumers.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
Rather than crimping the entire hair, Cofone deliberately focused on sections at the back—and for some models, the sides—for a fresh take on the style.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Yes, but: Truth Social's sales struggles aren't putting too much of a crimp in its stock price, which closed Friday at $30.39 per share.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
High rates aren’t great for companies with already high high debt, and crimps borrowing by companies and consumers.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
Worried consumers might pull back on spending, crimping profits, for example.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
Rather than crimping the entire hair, Cofone deliberately focused on sections at the back—and for some models, the sides—for a fresh take on the style.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimp
Noun
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Eyes dart, brows furrow, and Holliday lets slip a slight grin, before skinning that smoke wagon and firing one shot into Ringo’s forehead.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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Where there once were homes and gardens was now a wide furrow of dirt, as if a giant had swiped his foot across it.—
Eduardo Medina,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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Your passion must propel you forward when obstacles arise.—
Jay Ruderman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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Many beneficiaries already face obstacles getting through to the Social Security’s phone lines to make an in-person appointment and then need to drive to a field office, said Kathleen Romig, director of Social Security and disability policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Fest remembers her time as a single mother in Liberty, pinching together change to make ends meet.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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The 25% tariffs are expected to disrupt the global automotive industry, raise the cost of vehicles in the United States, and pinch automakers' earnings.—
Akash Sriram and Arsheeya Bajwa,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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Hot tip: Don’t smear or drag—simply patting your concealer in will keep it from caking and creasing.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 2025
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Both have a straight-leg silhouette that’s roomy all the way down and creases that elevate them from the slouchier vibe given by many palazzo pants.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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These financial hurdles can lead to the perception that technology adoption simply isn’t worth it.—
James Lindsey,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Now that many of the technical hurdles have been cleared, stem cells appear poised to offer a new treatment option for Parkinson's, and perhaps other brain diseases like epilepsy or Alzheimer's.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Since Slot was appointed last summer, the style and system have been tweaked, and Alexander-Arnold’s role has been adapted too.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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If the result isn't as desired, tweak the description directly in the chat—for example, by adjusting the background, adding accessories or changing the packaging design.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This small, compact portable charger folds down to about the size of an AirPods Pro case (2.25-by-1.0 inches) yet has enough power to charge two Apple devices at once (including an iPhone 12+, Apple Watches, and AirPods).—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Hadid has been enveloped into the Ryan Murphy fold—following in the footsteps of Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Emma Roberts, Kim Kardashian et al—now filmng for his new show The Beauty.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Michael was previously arrested in 2020 and charged with a misdemeanor offense of criminal obstruction of breathing and second-degree harassment.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
Fox News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Man threatened, attacked latter carrier over several months The Justice Department became aware of Franklin's actions toward the carrier after the United States Postal Inspection Service received a complaint about Franklin possibly committing threats and obstruction against the employee.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Crimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimp. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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