Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimped
Adjective
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Her wavy hair was styled in a side part, and her glam complemented the dark look with a deep purple lip.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026 -
Ask for long layers and invest in a lightweight hairspray for a wavy look.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He’s been there for more than 40 years, but the plaque telling his story to passersby got pinched a long time ago.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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At one point during the scuffle, McGinnis was lifted from the ground as the officers and senator were trying to physically remove him, and his left hand was apparently pinched in the gap between the hinge side of the door and the adjacent molding.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Pair with a cropped trench coat, creased denim, and shield sunglasses for an effortlessly cool look.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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The light was honeyed, her face in it creased with worry.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Lawmakers listened and asked questions while demonstrators outside displayed signs and waved flags.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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The crowd danced, waved flags, and voiced their support for democracy in the country they were forced to leave decades ago.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Defender Richards, who tweaked his knee earlier and missed the game against Belgium, was back and effective for Portugal.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the process could be tweaked to reduce those material needs.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For best results, use a hair dryer that has a diffuser for curls that are defined, but not frizzy.—
Audrey Noble,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
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And my hair is very, very frizzy.—
Eden Stuart,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News, two other media brands that also chronicled the television business for decades, folded in 2024.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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Within the casket was a dog, an old slipper folded in its paws.—
Jennie Key,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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All three are mired in different, dispiriting versions of mid-life crises, and get involved in a kinky kinda sorta love triangle.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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The affair between Clark and Carol called for some fairly ridiculous, kinky and specific acts in a hotel room.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Crimped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimped. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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