the crunch
noun
: a very difficult point or situation
The crunch came when the computer stopped working.
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The perfect pasta twirl, the soft collapse of cake, the crunch when cutting into a loaf of sourdough—these are the moments when the right silverware really earns its place at the table.
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Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
This fresh and vibrant salad pairs the crunch of cucumber with red onion and sweet bell pepper in a zingy-sweet dressing.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
This way, when any potential thieves show up, the crunch of the leaves under sneaky paws will alert the woodrats.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
After a tasting, do a quick change and go for a hike at nearby Stone Mountain State Park to feel the crunch of leaves beneath your feet.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
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Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
This fresh and vibrant salad pairs the crunch of cucumber with red onion and sweet bell pepper in a zingy-sweet dressing.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
This way, when any potential thieves show up, the crunch of the leaves under sneaky paws will alert the woodrats.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
After a tasting, do a quick change and go for a hike at nearby Stone Mountain State Park to feel the crunch of leaves beneath your feet.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the crunch
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“The crunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crunch. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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