crackle

Example Sentences

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When he sat up, he heard the skin on his stomach crackle.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

Little bites of umami crackle and crunch that bring a welcome jolt of delight to some of my favorite dishes — congee, citrusy chicken Caesar wraps, anything that benefits from a salty, shattery finish.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

But behind the crackle of commands issued from towers and facilities, many controllers are silently struggling, according to interviews with more than two dozen current and former controllers, medical experts, industry officials and lawmakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Suddenly the space between Thompson and DaCosta seems to crackle with an interplay of creative energy, as if the sharing of ideas generates its own palpable discharge.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

The sudden crackle of the speakers in their car startled him.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro