crunch on

phrasal verb

crunched on; crunching on; crunches on
: to chew (a piece of food) in a way that makes a loud sound
She crunched on a carrot while watching TV.

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The decision will help address demand for downtown housing but also a dormitory crunch on UConn’s main campus in Storrs. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025 Try adding Spicy Atomic pickles for a bold addition to Cajun-Style Potato Salad, or go for a fresh dill crunch on your next Crudités Platter. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 June 2025 The flavor and crunch on those beignets, however, is impossible to recreate. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 1 May 2025 Even nestled into a tortilla with hot eggs, cheese and steam, the potatoes retain their crunch on the drive home. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025 The big picture: High home prices and mortgage rates, plus a crunch on affordable housing, are keeping many from homeownership. Sami Sparber, Axios, 5 Apr. 2025 Ritz crackers: Flaky, buttery Ritz crackers provide a salty crunch on top of the pineapple casserole. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025 Global socioeconomic pressures and the rapidly changing business world are putting a crunch on people's lives. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025 Buttery, smooth on the inside with a crispy, golden crunch on the outside, they were packed with flavor. Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025

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“Crunch on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crunch%20on. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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