How to Use cramp in a Sentence

cramp

1 of 2 noun

• Aegon took the crown, news of which gives Rhaenyra a cramp.
  — Omar L. Gallaga, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2022
• Scott did not play in the second half due to cramps, Freeze said.
  — Matt Cohen | [e-mail], al, 10 Sep. 2023
• At one time, quinine was sold over the counter for cramps.
  — Joe Graedon and Teresa Graedon, oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2023
• The risk of getting a cramp from too much salami is low.
  — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 20 July 2021
• Packers coach Matt LaFleur said after the game that Scott had a cramp at the time.
  — Mark Inabinett | [e-mail], al, 29 Aug. 2021
• Melanie later said Bloom had complained about leg cramps in the days leading up to his death.
  — Laura Barcella, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2023
• The second half, a lot of guys stayed down for cramps and grabbing their faces and making the game difficult.
  — Evan Dudley, al, 8 June 2023
• Upon returning to the dugout, Ohtani grabbed a banana; the fruit is said to prevent cramps.
  — Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2023
• In the eighth inning, Brusdar Graterol left the game after four pitches with what Roberts said was a cramp in his side.
  — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2022
• Peters by now had developed a cramp and soon dropped out.
  — Milt Marmor, Star Tribune, 2 Aug. 2020
• My body wasn’t used to the cramps and the drastic hormonal differences.
  — Paige Stables, Allure, 16 Nov. 2023
• Pinto came off in the 63rd minute for Santiago Arias due to cramps.
  — The Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2023
• The pad can be used for menstrual cramps, back pain, and muscle tension all over your body.
  — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
• Persistent cramps also forced him to sit out the final minutes of a few games that the Bruins went on to lose.
  — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2024
• Angels manager Phil Nevin said after the game Ohtani left due to cramps.
  — Ian Harrison, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2023
• Jacob finished with a team-high 16 points despite battling a leg cramp in the fourth quarter.
  — Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Dec. 2022
• Williams was sidelined by a leg cramp injury after he was tackled 22-yard run in the third quarter.
  — Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2020
• Arissa gets a cramp and is helped back to shore with another time penalty for Silver.
  — Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2021
• Jackson went off with cramp in the third quarter, leaving back up Trace McSorley in charge.
  — Calum Trenaman, CNN, 15 Dec. 2020
• Relevant injuries Martinez left the game late in the second quarter with a cramp.
  — Ndaschel, oregonlive, 3 Sep. 2023
• Currie said that hotness lasts for three hours, and leads to stomach cramps that stay for another four.
  — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2023
• More commonly known as a charley horse, a nighttime leg cramp is when the muscles in a leg quickly tighten up.
  — Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2024
• The herb might lower blood sugar and cholesterol and ease menstrual cramps.
  — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
• The freshman had help from senior Empress Nordeus, who powered through a calf cramp to score 21 points and matched Coston’s at-rim attacks.
  — Ethan Fuller, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Feb. 2023
• Riley left the Juggernauts' drive just three plays earlier with a cramp.
  — Shelby Dermer, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2020
• Suddenly, Evans got a cramp in his leg and pitched forward, falling onto the pizza and breaking the table in two.
  — Monte Burke, Field & Stream, 27 Aug. 2020
• Ohtani was pulled after suffering a cramp to his middle finger while Detmers gave up seven runs and nine hits to the Mariners.
  — Annika Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2023
• Your hand just cradles the device—no more cramps—and the straps also reduce accidental drops.
  — Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2023
• Ohtani and his agency, CAA, were not worried the cramp was a symptom of a deeper problem and declined, Minasian explained.
  — Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2023
• There, teachers have a chance to check in and advise students on how to treat period cramps and properly dispose of used pads.
  — Jitsiree Thongnoi, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Jan. 2024

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cramp

2 of 2 verb

• Writing for such a long time may cramp your hand.
• His leg was cramping so badly he could hardly move it.
• The new regulations may cramp the company's financial growth.
• Aboard cramped private trawlers, the monitors record the health of fish and of the sea.
  — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2023
• That’s a step too far for most tenets cramped in Trump’s new small-tent GOP.
  — Matt Laslo, WIRED, 13 Oct. 2023
• Strive to squeeze each muscle hard, but not to the point of cramping or pain.
  — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 9 May 2023
• The drafty Bradley Center with its icy spots on the court, the overheated and cramped locker room for the home team.
  — Lori Nickel, Journal Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2023
• But again, older children and teens found the seats to be cramped, so that idea went by the wayside, too.
  — Hannah Drown, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2023
• She’s been hit with hot flashes and cold spells, headaches, and cramping, which is tough to train through.
  — Christine Yu, SELF, 4 Oct. 2023
• The third row of seats is relatively easy to get into and out of, but cramped.
  — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 1 Feb. 2024
• No need to cramp your neck staring into the heavens, though.
  — Chris Richards, Washington Post, 30 June 2023
• Though this didn't seem to cramp Adnan Kashoggi's style.
  — Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2010
• There’s a headrest strap to keep the pillow in place and help reduce neck cramping.
  — Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2023
• Runners with wide feet need more spacious shoes that won’t cramp them.
  — Jeremy Helligar, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2021
• Though the nest is cramped and the schedule is unpredictable, Teresa falls into the swing of her new job.
  — Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 17 Nov. 2023
• But, early in the third set, Alcaraz’s body betrayed him: his arm cramped, then his legs.
  — Gerald Marzorati, The New Yorker, 12 June 2023
• The space was cramped, stuffed with bunk beds, a fridge, a microwave, a hot plate, a rice cooker, and cleaning supplies.
  — Emily Gogolak, Harper's Magazine, 9 Jan. 2024
• Stay-at-home orders don’t have to cramp your style on game night—stay safe by hosting the fun online.
  — Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 4 Nov. 2020
• Wallace pressed on, but the lawsuits did cramp his business.
  — Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 28 Dec. 2020
• With both of his calves cramping up, Lee had to take a seat on the bench near the tail end of the third quarter, but the damage had already been done.
  — Brad Emons, Detroit Free Press, 25 Mar. 2023
• The rubber TrailClaw outsoles have ample bite, and the roomy toe box means these shoes won’t cramp your stride.
  — Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2021
• Lesions had formed on her legs and arms, and her feet began cramping and curling.
  — Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 7 June 2023
• The game then opened up a little bit, but a good rhythm was hard to come by as players on both teams continued to cramp up.
  — Ray Reid, Hartford Courant, 22 Nov. 2022
• Don’t let the elements cramp your style and follow our packing checklist to stay on your A game.
  — Tara Block, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2023
• Gone are the days of cramping fingers and thumbs after texting novels to friends back home about your trip.
  — Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2023
• Be sure to cramp down the barb on your hooks to facilitate releasing hooked trout.
  — cleveland, 9 Dec. 2021
• Rune, playing his first best-of-five-set match, began to cramp in his legs early in the third set and winced and hobbled between points.
  — New York Times, 1 Sep. 2021
• Because this cramped, dungeon-like prison is far from the pleasures and sunlight of Elena’s palace.
  — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 25 Mar. 2024
• Megan Fox is not letting any injuries cramp her Grammys style.
  — Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023
• Stressful thoughts like these send danger signals to the brain and stimulate the flight-or-fight response, causing the gut to cramp up.
  — David Tarrant, Dallas News, 18 Aug. 2020

Last Updated: 28 May 2024