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crimped



ADJECTIVE
frizzy
Synonyms


ADVERB
crinkly
Synonyms


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Heavy investments in new airplane production, a roughly $700 million payment to cover a Justice Department settlement and other accounting charges also crimped profits during the September quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

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

Mrs. Richardson crimped the corner of her notepad in annoyance.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng


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