crepitate

verb

Definition of crepitatenext
as in to crackle

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crepitate
  1. crackle
  2. squeak
Verb
  • 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
Definition of crackle
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  • The two-time champion squeaked through her first round in two tiebreakers.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Its movements and squeaks change in response to the person interacting with it, giving caregivers another way to reduce distress and encourage engagement.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of squeak
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“Crepitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crepitate. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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