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crimped



ADJECTIVE
frizzy
Synonyms


ADVERB
crinkly
Synonyms


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Chunky platform sandals, fitted baby tees, butterfly clips on perfectly crimped hair, brightly patterned skirts and tons of sparkles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

In one hand he wields a pickaxe and the other a pastry with a distinctly crimped edge.

From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026

Higher interest rates, she said, have crimped bigger-ticket purchases that often require financing.

From MarketWatch ● May 25, 2026

The bread and butter of Boston asset management has been actively managed equity mutual funds, a business that has been crimped by investors choosing exchange-traded funds, index funds, and alternative investments instead.

From Barron's ● May 1, 2026

He crimped the wire with his pliers and ripped off a sleeve of insulation, revealing the shining copper core.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi




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