Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimped
Adjective
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The blade was at least ten inches long and double-edged, honed on one side with a wavy scalloped finish, the other a jagged toothing like a lumberjack’s saw.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026 -
Bernard lives next to the project site and has documented multiple desert tortoises on and around her property — including Squiggles, who was given the nickname for leaving wavy tracks in the sand.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Stems can be pinched back to stimulate more growth as needed.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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The toe strap was pinched at the center, creating a peep-toe-like design.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The father was wearing a button-down shirt, creased from wear but evidently well-ironed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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This speaker shows off a dazzling array of purple, blue, and pink hues in an iridescent glow, along with a waved texture that pays homage to sound rippling across a room; and the design has been hand-polished by artisans to boot.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers listened and asked questions while demonstrators outside displayed signs and waved flags.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cleveland had a decent year, winning 52 games, but the Cavs finally tweaked the team that turned in success from the past two years.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Hemingway Daiquiri has been tweaked over the years from the absurdly strong version its namesake preferred.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As a naturally frizzy girl, the Glossi is my go-to for a sleek blowout at home—every single time.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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This will lock in moisture and help lay down any remaining stubborn, frizzy hairs sticking up from your braids.—
Danielle James,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His xAI, now folded into his rocket company SpaceX, trails far behind OpenAI in usage.—
Deepa Seetharaman,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Red Sox made a surprise playoff run last year, and then completely folded over the offseason.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 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 3 May. 2026.
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