- present participle of crackle.
crackling
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Simon soon picks up a handheld CRT device to help with sneaking - a clever updated version of another staple of the Silent Hill series: the crackling radio.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Brushing his hand over crackling vine leaves, French winemaker Gregory Guibergia was relieved a wildfire only scorched the edge of his vineyard but he feared its smoke would ruin this year's vintage.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
One firefighter picking up hoses on Jan. 2 found crackling red-hot coals in the dirt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Steak leans into its vintage charm with dark lighting, a crackling fireplace and a distinctly romantic atmosphere.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
Full bellies, the warm crackling fire, the rain pattering on the roof and falling gently on the sand pulled them together and held them close.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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Flag isn’t like the Baxters’ other animals: He can’t pull a plow, track a bear, provide milk, or become a plateful of cracklings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026
Shattering squares of cracklings are what makes this classic Thai dish a favorite at this food hall.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 12, 2023
Jaíne again turns to her native country of Brazil, making plantain gnocchi, pan-fried in duck fat with cracklings and orange sauce.
From Salon ● Apr. 20, 2022
He remained unpersuaded when the waiter plunged a sharp knife into the cheek, prying loose slices of meat and strips of sweet, spicy cracklings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2016
A few feet away, Aru heard the cracklings of a television coming from inside a tollbooth.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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