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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
Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Peterson, who has dealt with cramping issues in recent weeks, played 31 minutes in KU’s recent loss to West Virginia.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2026
Every muscle in my body was cramping by the end of that race.
—Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2026
This process can lead to cramping and rapid fluid loss through diarrhea.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
Murphy beds are a secret weapon for comfortably hosting overnight guests without cramping your home’s style.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Those diversions have essentially prevented an overcapacity situation from cramping the global supply chain that has already seen plenty of congestion at Asian and European ports throughout 2025.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
The Athletic’s Matt Burrows wrote about how pickle juice shooters are used to target nerves that cause cramping instead of the muscle itself for quick relief.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Peterson, who has dealt with cramping issues in recent weeks, played 31 minutes in KU’s recent loss to West Virginia.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2026
Every muscle in my body was cramping by the end of that race.
—Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2026
This process can lead to cramping and rapid fluid loss through diarrhea.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
Murphy beds are a secret weapon for comfortably hosting overnight guests without cramping your home’s style.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Those diversions have essentially prevented an overcapacity situation from cramping the global supply chain that has already seen plenty of congestion at Asian and European ports throughout 2025.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
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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Dozens of felony cases against protesters accused of assaulting or impeding federal officers have also crumbled.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Dozens of felony cases against protesters accused of assaulting or impeding federal officers have also crumbled.—
Jack Brook,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 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 move comes as the container shipping industry at large is reeling from declines in freight rates over the past year, hampering the bottom lines of many carriers.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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The outages have affected Anastasia’s work, hampering her ability to respond to clients via messaging apps.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The instigators were allowed to go beyond peaceful protests to hindering law enforcement from doing their job which escalated with the result of two people tragically losing their lives.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Anyone raising these concerns last season, when Arsenal finished in a distant second place, would be politely informed that the only curb on their creativity was the injuries that were hindering Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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One day, Will goes viral after embarrassing ROAR league MVP, Mane Attraction (Aaron Pierre), during a streetball challenge, prompting his favorite team, the Vineland Thorns, to sign him to a season-ending contract in a desperate attempt to juice ticket sales.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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And then Thaddeus’s arm falls off, embarrassing his companions.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Intentionally obstructing the roadway, especially while impeding emergency access, is a misdemeanor in Minnesota, as is being a public nuisance by blocking the right-of-way.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
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Brad Lander is headed to trial on May 11, accused of obstructing the use of a foyer at 26 Federal Plaza at a protest over conditions in hidden holding cells where migrants are detained, a judge ruled Thursday.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Cramping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cramping. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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