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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 cramping
Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Jayden McDonald led the Vikings with 18 points but sat out most of the fourth with cramping in his leg.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The 6-foot-6, 205-pound native of Canton, Ohio, had no problems regarding the cramping issue that’s plagued him much of his one-and-done season at KU.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Kansas coach Bill Self said Peterson was cramping — the latest in a string of injury issues that have plagued his freshman season.
—Matthew Ho, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Every muscle in my body was cramping by the end of that race.
—Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
Roberts also used a mound visit in the fourth inning when Sasaki said his calves were close to cramping up.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Jayden McDonald led the Vikings with 18 points but sat out most of the fourth with cramping in his leg.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The 6-foot-6, 205-pound native of Canton, Ohio, had no problems regarding the cramping issue that’s plagued him much of his one-and-done season at KU.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Kansas coach Bill Self said Peterson was cramping — the latest in a string of injury issues that have plagued his freshman season.
—Matthew Ho, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Every muscle in my body was cramping by the end of that race.
—Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cramping
Adjective
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In tests using mice, after surgical damage to the liver, AGCL was able to perform significantly better than other current anti-bleeding agents, with normal liver function returning just two weeks after its application.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2026
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These injuries resulted in 684 days lost per 1,000 training hours during menstruation, compared to 206 days lost during non-bleeding days.—
Ciara Lucas,
SELF,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The indictment includes the conspiracy count, which carries a maximum sentence of six years in federal prison, as well as several other counts of forcibly impeding a federal officer, each punishable by up to one year in federal prison.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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New research from our team of epidemiologists at University of Southern California and University of California, Irvine, shows that blowing dust is impeding the lung growth of children in the region – especially those living closest to the Salton Sea.—
Jill Johnston,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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The council chambers have only one entrance, hampering security and accessibility needs, and the council desk itself is not ADA-compliant.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Some lawmakers think the staff reductions are hampering farmers’ ability to access programs.—
Patricia Kime,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In 2026, an injury struck him, hindering his chances of potentially winning events.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The proposal reflects broader concerns Republicans have about regulation and permitting hindering economic development, as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) explained during a speech at the Hill and Valley Forum on Wednesday.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Harbaugh has taken a blow torch to the Giants’ embarrassing special teams unit.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Fairchild played the free-wheeling bon vivant Nora Tyler Bing on five episodes of the sitcom classic, unwittingly embarrassing Perry's Chandler Bing to the delight of his pals.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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She is now being charged with child endangerment and obstructing the legal process.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Gutierrez was ultimately convicted in Kane County court for that offense, and for having tinted windows and obstructing a police officer, according to court records.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Cramping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cramping. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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