as in hissing
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
Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 1 June 2025
The editor’s favorite space on the property was the living room, with a crackling wood-burning fireplace, cabinets full of games, and books and blankets galore.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Picture snug chalets, sparkling lights, crackling fire pits and delicious restaurant experiences that blend seasonal flavors with the region’s renowned hospitality.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Most Popular The whole place crackles with excited anticipation — there’s a real feeling that this is finally their time, a first Champions League, 55 years after their founding.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 1 June 2025
The editor’s favorite space on the property was the living room, with a crackling wood-burning fireplace, cabinets full of games, and books and blankets galore.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
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As the debate opened, the Assemblée was rowdy and restless, crackling with the heady feeling of history being made.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Picture snug chalets, sparkling lights, crackling fire pits and delicious restaurant experiences that blend seasonal flavors with the region’s renowned hospitality.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Crackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crackle. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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