Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimping
Verb
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The woman in the chitenge was, by then, standing next to the cop, pinching her neck with one hand, dangling a set of keys in the other.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Mar. 2026 -
What's a penny-pinching grandparent to do?—
Lynne Sullivan,
The Providence Journal,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Boone said that Carlos Rodón threw again Wednesday after tweaking his hamstring on Monday.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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And just like natural hormone swings can throw your sleep off-kilter, so too can tweaking your hormonal BC, for instance shifting to a different combination pill or to or from a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD).—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mindless chores like folding laundry or washing dishes are great for this.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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In addition to their practicality, folding bookshelves are also available in various styles and materials.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The key here is to look for smart fits and dressy details, including creasing, pleating, and even embroidery.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
24 Mar. 2026
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The hydrating ingredients help prevent caking or creasing as the day wears on, creating natural, even coverage.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This one plays with puckering on both ends, along with a creamsicle color palette that’s ideal for setting on deck chairs and chaises surrounding the pool.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
26 Mar. 2026
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The subtle bitterness is complemented with creamy cheese and a mouth-puckering lemon dressing.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tiered palazzo pants featured beneath the hemline of her turquoise tennis dress, with pleating throughout.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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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 7 Apr. 2026.
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