Thesaurus results for CRACKLE

crackle

verb

Definition of crackle

as in to hiss

to make a series of short, sharp noises The logs crackled in the fire. The leaves crackled under our feet. a crackling fire

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Recent Examples of crackle El Eden Import Distributor recalled packages of De Todito mixed with chicharrón, also known as pork crackling, that was sent to a distributor in New Jersey and retail locations in New Jersey and Utah. — James Powel, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 According to Springfield, the radio crackled with a warning about movement nearby before delivering a stark confirmation – there were no friendlies in the area. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026 The flames have three brightness settings and six crackling sound effects. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026 All three plays share Maya’s signature style of blazing-fast dialogue, crackling humor, occasional lines spoken in Spanish and a quick wrap-up in under two hours. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crackle

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Scientists previously created tiny diving suits for Madagascar hissing cockroaches that could be used in perilous search operations, according to a study published in the journal Nature Communications.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 3 Sep. 2026
But delivering that level of craft in a high-octane room where the hissing espresso machine competes with the bassline?

— Carly Boers, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

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The brief social media clip features Gizmo rustling around inside a backpack in an indiscernible location.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
And, for one entire episode, a gentle breeze rustles the branches of a weeping willow as an inaudible conversation takes place nearby.

— Josh Gondelman, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026

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