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as in furrows
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 obstacles
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 crimps
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
The dynamic crimps the value of traditional TV, which hinges on its ability to provide broad, simultaneous viewership for sponsors.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimps
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Young olive trees have smooth, gray bark, while the bark develops interesting furrows as the plant ages.—
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Institutions were obstacles to be blamed or bypassed.—
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Ladders can help fish circumvent these obstacles, but learning to navigate them can take the animals days.—
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Dad pinches my cheek between his first two fingers with a soppy look in his eyes.—
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There’s the moment Stanton’s Håkon Werle pinches the back of his son’s neck, like a cruel master bringing his dog to heel.—
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Flyer gone damp in his hand, creases shredding how cut cotton would.—
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Getting to the rollout has not been without hurdles, though, with teams continuing to work around the clock.—
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The hardy parasite is also highly attuned to threats and responds with formidable defense mechanisms — prolonging a treatment process that’s already months to years long and often fraught with other hurdles and pain.—
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Under city rules, the Denver Department of Finance tweaks the minimum wage each year based on the Consumer Price Index.—
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Check back regularly as the WJZ First Alert Weather team tweaks the forecast as new information comes in.—
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Once the wheel folds away in autonomous mode, a separate airbag in the instrument panel takes over, keeping protection intact at all times.—
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Dezyfurni Mid Century Modern Bamboo Folding Desk This sleek and simplistic desk cleverly folds down when not needed, providing extra workspace in narrow or underutilized areas.—
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These signs usually indicate several issues like clogs and obstructions or worn out parts.—
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Do yourself a favor and take the time to properly inspect the machine, tighten any fasteners, check for wear on the rotor paddles, scrapers, and skid shoes, and ensure that the auger and chute are free of obstructions.—
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“Crimps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimps. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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