crimps 1 of 2

noun

plural of crimp
1
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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2
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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crimps

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of crimp
1
as in pinches

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as in creases

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Recent Examples of crimps
Noun
Frazier notes that the idea of using crimps came up. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 June 2026 In rock climbing, a few such traits include longer fingers, shorter forearms, and scraggly wrists, all of which might help a climber clutch at tiny crimps in the rock with substantially more ease. — Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimps
  1. furrows
  2. obstacles
  3. pinches
  4. creases
  5. hurdles
  6. tweaks
  7. folds
  8. obstructions
Noun
  • In fossils, tooth marks often look like punctures or furrows.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 July 2026
  • In furrows of pain, The good now germinates.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Definition of furrows
Noun
  • Bond yields Persistent inflation, tariffs and whipsawing gas prices are not the only obstacles complicating the task for the Fed.
    — Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Harley has some internal and external obstacles to make that happen.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of obstacles
Verb
  • There will be a moment in the frenzy at the Estadio Azteca, probably as the teams take to the field or the first ball is kicked in anger, when Darren Thompson pinches himself to be witnessing all this first-hand.
    — Rob Tanner, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Dad pinches my cheek between his first two fingers with a soppy look in his eyes.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025
Definition of pinches
Verb
  • His open V-neck shirt has huge lapels, his hair hangs down to his shoulders and a bushy mustache creases his smiling face, leaving Vachon looking more like the bassist for Spinal Tap than an NHL goaltender.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Flyer gone damp in his hand, creases shredding how cut cotton would.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
Definition of creases
Noun
  • Secondly, insurance and safety inspections remain critical hurdles.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Buyers still have to qualify financially, and coming up with enough cash to cover the seller's equity can be one of the biggest hurdles.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of hurdles
Verb
  • Just as the tension on deck is escalating, Nathan tweaks his back putting down the water toys.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Odyssey tweaks Homer’s classic story into a moodier version of the swords-and-sandals epic—and represents a rare swerve away from tired sequels, cheap remakes, and creaky cinematic universes.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
Definition of tweaks
Verb
  • The kitchen is nearby and is furnished with custom cabinetry offering lots of storage, along with a neat dining table that folds out when needed.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Most bankrupt airlines are purchased whole, including their data, by another airline which folds it into those operations.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of folds
Noun
  • Even if a large storm has disrupted power lines or internet access, a high-quality walkie-talkie should transmit your communications, as long as there are no severe obstructions or blockage.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The bar also removed landscaping rocks and other potential obstructions to help water drain away from the property.
    — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of obstructions

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“Crimps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimps. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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