- present participle of crackle.
crackling
Example Sentences
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Don’t be afraid of any crackling; cumin seeds should sizzle when fried.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
A former Tennessee star, Lawson brings Summitt’s brand crackling intensity to Duke, a mindset that she’s said calls for supreme confidence, chasing excellence and holding oneself to an all-around standard of success.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026
But amid all that crackling electricity, everything around Marty begins to blur.
From Salon • Dec. 25, 2025
The delegation from the U.K. fled their pavilion, abandoning coffee and snacks after a hole appeared in the tent roof, lightning crackling in the sky.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
Ama says, her voice getting lost over the crackling and grunting noises that the wall is making as it heals itself.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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