crimping

Definition of crimpingnext
present participle of crimp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimping
Verb
  • The son of an emotionally remote father and penny-pinching mom, Smith was born the eldest of two boys in Tacoma.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Starting from long side without border, roll dough into a tight log, pinching seam to seal.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The software simulates wind passing over the avatar, computational fluid dynamics calculate how much resistance there is — and how tweaking a skater’s form alters that.
    Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Mayhem executive producer Andrew Watt handled guitar, co-producer Cirkut played synth, Josh Freese drummed, and Gaga commanded two keyboards, actively tweaking sounds on a modular synthesizer.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Accurate alignment of these motors is essential to ensure synchronized gripper motion when folding fabric.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The fragrance opens with a playful burst of juicy raspberry before folding into warm vanilla blossom, eventually settling into a smooth veil of cashmere musk that feels cozy without ever becoming heavy.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The Slip Silk Scrunchies are designed to hold hair without creasing, causing friction, or stealing moisture.
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The ubiquitous appeal of the style has challenged underwear designers to find ways to reduce the potential for creasing and make even a full-coverage design undetectable.
    Abby Morgan Lebet, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The innovation eliminated unflattering creases along the back and puckering along the inseam.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Collins answered the question by puckering his mouth and shaking his head.
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Tiered palazzo pants featured beneath the hemline of her turquoise tennis dress, with pleating throughout.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Place dough circles in the wells of a 12-cup muffin tray, pressing into bottoms and up sides, pleating edges as needed.
    Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Crimping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimping. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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