crepitate

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crepitate
Verb
  • Goodman’s novel is a tribute to her influences, and a crackling joy to read.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Thunder crackled and skies darkened in Mooresville.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The 49ers and Rams, who are also contenders, both squeaked by opponents for wins.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The cost is far higher than what voters were told, which enabled the measure to squeak by.
    U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Crepitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crepitate. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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