crunch on

verb

crunched on; crunching on; crunches on
Synonyms of crunch onnext
: 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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Americans are facing a health care affordability crunch on multiple fronts. Deidre Popovich, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026 It was cooked just right, with a nice crunch on the crust. Jamie, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026 Serve with lemon or plain shortbread cookies for a nice crunch on top. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026 Americans are facing a health care affordability crunch on multiple fronts. Helen Colby, Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crunch on

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“Crunch on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crunch%20on. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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