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Recent Examples of crackly
As gentle electronica played over a crackly speaker, the women laughed and chatted, eventually doing as asked.
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Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
As the day lengthens, and between moves, a little grease imprints each of my pieces—the residue of crackly griot, pikliz, and tostones.
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Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
The crackly '80s line then disconnects, leaving a lingering sense of urgency.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Nov. 2025
Even after weeks of drying winds, the crackly leaves worked themselves into every corner and declivity.
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Annie Proulx,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
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Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
As the day lengthens, and between moves, a little grease imprints each of my pieces—the residue of crackly griot, pikliz, and tostones.
—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
The crackly '80s line then disconnects, leaving a lingering sense of urgency.
—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Nov. 2025
Even after weeks of drying winds, the crackly leaves worked themselves into every corner and declivity.
—
Annie Proulx,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crackly
Adjective
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Squeeze the cloves out and spread them on crusty bread, whisk them into soups and pan sauces, or stir them into butter.
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But, as electricity flows back and forth between the positive and negative sides, a thick, crusty layer of gunk gradually builds up inside the cell.
Adjective
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This preparation method creates a crunchy crust with cheese spread to the edge of every corner.
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Each bite is filled with crunchy texture from peppers, tender chew from pasta, and a subtle build of heat from a spicy ranch vinaigrette that is zesty but manages to complement the sweet notes of the fresh veggies.
Adjective
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And no wonder, with every element beautifully executed, from flaky fish on velvety grits to an elegant white wine sauce that takes the hearty dish from familiar to fancy.
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Unburdened by the effects of gravity on the strawberry-rhubarb filling, the upper crust was moderately flaky—or at least, not soft.
Adjective
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With a lighter batter the fish will be crispier, less greasy, and more delicious.
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Looking for the easiest, crispiest baked chicken recipe?
Adjective
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Off a throw-in in the Ecuador half, Germany made a few crisp passes into the middle of the field, until the ball ended up at Leroy Sané’s feet just inside the box.
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These wireless headphones deliver crisp, clear audio but feature a lightweight design that is comfortable enough to wear all day.
Adjective
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Restore dry, brittle hair with this hydrating shampoo that more than 8,000 shoppers bought in the last month alone.
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Grass blades with frost on them are brittle and can be damaged by mowing.
Adjective
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Banana peels break down into a rich, crumbly compost packed with potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium that roses love.
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Tasters declared the texture crumbly not creamy.
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“Crackly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crackly. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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