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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
Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
While the bloc — along with the United States — has been one of Kyiv’s strongest backers, pockets of political disagreement in EU over its approach to Moscow and economic realities, including national debt levels that have crimped defense spending, have stood in the way of greater support.
—Susie Blann, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
Lily Templeton, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Chappell Roan, nominated for several awards including best new artist, sported her signature maroon strands, which featured a crimp courtesy of hairstylist Dom Floretta, who used Amika products.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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Noun
Painful levies that are crimping the German auto sector remain.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
While the bloc — along with the United States — has been one of Kyiv’s strongest backers, pockets of political disagreement in EU over its approach to Moscow and economic realities, including national debt levels that have crimped defense spending, have stood in the way of greater support.
—Susie Blann, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
Verb
No Olympics Impact Asked if Olympic preparations would put a crimp on show attendance, Morand said there had been no indication of an outsized impact at this point, according to simulations.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Chappell Roan, nominated for several awards including best new artist, sported her signature maroon strands, which featured a crimp courtesy of hairstylist Dom Floretta, who used Amika products.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimp
Noun
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Marseille continued to plough its own furrow over the next few centuries, only very reluctantly agreeing to become the capital of Bouches-du-Rhône in 1790 when France was divided into its current regional system of departments.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
20 June 2025
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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
Noun
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This pattern of persecution, especially when combined with ongoing habitat loss, has likely contributed to low recruitment and remains a major obstacle to population recovery.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Extreme heat can also be an obstacle to exercising, spending time in nature, and socializing, all of which can make people feel good and also double as important coping mechanisms for emotional distress.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Its main coup is Álex Baena—the playmaker pinched from Villarreal for €50 million ($58 million) including achievable extras at the start of July.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Wrap sausage around jalapeño pieces, pinching sausage closed to completely encase each jalapeño.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Synthetic fabrics and wrinkle-resistant natural fibers don’t wrinkle and crease in the same way as cotton, linen, and other wrinkle-prone fabrics.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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The nylon upper was created to reduce creasing that tends to occur from prolonged walking, helping the shoe look newer for longer.—
Nina Derwin,
Glamour,
16 July 2025
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Operating the scanner on the dharanis presented a hurdle, however.—
Andrew Paul Jul 24,
Popular Science,
24 July 2025
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One reason for the unexpectedly slow pace is that the Chinese companies have not cleared a key engineering hurdle.—
Selam Gebrekidan,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Running back Jordin Thomas, a true freshman from Tracy’s Lincoln High School, tweaked his right ankle, but looked to walk it off after getting the ankle wrapped by a trainer.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
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Use that feedback to tweak—not just your pricing or workflows, but your actual value proposition.—
Andriy Chumachenko,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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The collapse of Higher Ground Education may seem like a simple business story, but when businesses falter and fold in the education space, there are always students, parents, teachers, and families that are collatoral damage.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Austin has welcomed an exciting array of restaurants into the dining fold over the last year or so.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Julie was additionally convicted of obstruction of justice and wire fraud.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Singer pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction of justice.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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“Crimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimp. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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