as in stitch
a painful sudden tightening of a muscle
I was suddenly awakened by a cramp in my leg
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as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
an antismoking ordinance that was seen as just another cramp on business by bar owners
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as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
having to constantly entertain guests at the summer cottage was really cramping my writing efforts
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Recent Examples of cramp
Lauren O'Connor, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
Its weighted design comfortably drapes over your neck and shoulders, while a variety of heat settings provide soothing warmth to help ease cramps and stiffness in your back, legs and feet.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 27 Aug. 2025
Forget cramped hotel rooms and unpredictable Airbnbs.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Potential side effects from oral or rectal mineral oil laxatives include anal itching, anal discharge, cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and nutrient imbalances.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
Its weighted design comfortably drapes over your neck and shoulders, while a variety of heat settings provide soothing warmth to help ease cramps and stiffness in your back, legs and feet.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
Kids inevitably end up in your sleeping space, and having the extra room kept us from feeling completely cramped.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 27 Aug. 2025
Forget cramped hotel rooms and unpredictable Airbnbs.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cramp
Verb
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The Bundys and several others in the vehicles were arrested and charged with multiple federal crimes, including conspiracy to impede federal officers.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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Let go of whatever impedes your growth.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
5 Sep. 2025
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The share of businesses saying that lack of transparency was hindering operations fell by 12 percentage points to 16%.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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These challenges not only hinder women’s economic advancement but also limit businesses from reaching their full potential.—
C200,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And the new administration may be further hampering those plans.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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We wouldn’t be embarrassed by it, nor would the audience.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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What People Are Saying Maritime analysts have weighed in on the nature reserve declaration, with some linking it to the August 11 collision that embarrassed Beijing.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ultimately, North was found guilty of destroying official documents, accepting a home security system as a gift and obstructing Congress in 1989.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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With the sandboxing proposal, companies could identify regulations that are obstructing their efforts, and ask for a waiver.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And now, the Spagnuolo scandal in the ANDIS agency for the handicapped.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Leadership is also said to be considering a 10-bill per member limit on bill introductions in the House ― down from the current 15-bill limit, which could disproportionately handicap Democrats in the superminority.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Cramp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cramp. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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