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crackle

[krak-uhl] / ˈkræk əl /
VERB
make breaking sound
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


Example Sentences

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Some are sensory: noticing textures, nailing a bread-crust crackle, assembling a playlist that carries you through chopping and stirring.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

“The crackle in our cells and between each other was already there. It was like lava, something that was moving but had solidness around it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

The men heard a crackle in their headsets as the radio signal to Mission Control faltered and then failed.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2025

Scatter generously over the chorizo for contrast, support and delightful crackle.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025

The lights came on with a crackle and a hum.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt