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as in confined
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as in constricted
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as in hampered
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 cramped
James Morris, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The recruitment success enjoyed by Tako and its peers speaks to a growing remote work fatigue, particularly in San Francisco, where housing conditions are often cramped and where a high concentration of young, ambitious techies are eager to comingle.
—Salvador Rodriguez, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Especially in cramped, confined seating on a metal tube thousands of meters up.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
Because of its size and cramped lay-out the crush of tourists in Venice is worst of all, not least because of the disgorging of thousands of passengers from cruise ships that dwarf the landscape.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
When Dale goes through the tree and ends up not in the lighthouse, or a cramped well, but inside the concrete facade of the empty pool (the pool that belongs to the missing motel that Victor’s dad, Henry, muses about) nobody’s eager to go teleport themselves anywhere anymore.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
But guessing the schedule is just a bit too cramped for that.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2024
The couple, in their late 30’s, had owned a townhouse in Atlanta since 2017, but Dave’s commute was starting to feel long and the house, now also home to a four-year-old and a toddler, a bit cramped.
—Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
These ultra-soft pillows help keep you a little more comfortable in that cramped middle seat.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024
Verb
Headroom will be fine for taller people, but the rear is somewhat cramped for adults with longer legs.
—James Morris, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The recruitment success enjoyed by Tako and its peers speaks to a growing remote work fatigue, particularly in San Francisco, where housing conditions are often cramped and where a high concentration of young, ambitious techies are eager to comingle.
—Salvador Rodriguez, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Especially in cramped, confined seating on a metal tube thousands of meters up.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
Because of its size and cramped lay-out the crush of tourists in Venice is worst of all, not least because of the disgorging of thousands of passengers from cruise ships that dwarf the landscape.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
When Dale goes through the tree and ends up not in the lighthouse, or a cramped well, but inside the concrete facade of the empty pool (the pool that belongs to the missing motel that Victor’s dad, Henry, muses about) nobody’s eager to go teleport themselves anywhere anymore.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
But guessing the schedule is just a bit too cramped for that.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2024
The couple, in their late 30’s, had owned a townhouse in Atlanta since 2017, but Dave’s commute was starting to feel long and the house, now also home to a four-year-old and a toddler, a bit cramped.
—Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
These ultra-soft pillows help keep you a little more comfortable in that cramped middle seat.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cramped
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The most conspicuous example is the open-air winter sculpture garden at the center of the residence, an intimate, confined courtyard that allows art and nature to coalesce.Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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These pollutants then build up in a confined area, resulting in degraded air quality, which may affect people with and other health concerns.Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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Chanel last week announced that Matthieu Blazy would be taking over from Virginie Viard as its new creative lead—meaning there are perhaps a limited number of Bottega Veneta placements to come from Rihanna.Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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Research on the effects of chronic or low-level exposure remains limited.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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One, Manning, 5 feet 8, who runs like a steam engine in pads, is not to be impeded, nor are his teammates, who routed Newington, 50-0 on Sunday.Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Dec. 2024
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These hydroelectric dams also impeded fish migration for nearly a century.Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania were able to persuade a simulated self-driving car to ignore stop signs and even drive off a bridge, get a wheeled robot to find the best place to detonate a bomb, and force a four-legged robot to spy on people and enter restricted areas.Will Knight, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
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Hours earlier, Israel fired on individuals attempting to reenter restricted areas in the town of Markaba, citing ceasefire violations, while Lebanon reported two injuries from the incident.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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Get the most out of your galley kitchen with our guide to navigating the notoriously narrow floor plan in style By Elizabeth Stamp and Perri Ormont Blumberg All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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Soon, we were told to go to the back of the train, where MTA workers were escorting us onto the narrow cat track to the escape stairs.Gillian Telling, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Many also struggle with epiphora, where tear ducts are obstructed, resulting in constant eye discharge.Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Associated Press said ambulances and other emergency vehicles were seen turning around after being obstructed by these makeshift roadblocks.Mushtaq Yusufzai, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Cramped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cramped. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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