crepitates

present tense third-person singular of crepitate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crepitates
Verb
  • Among the red seats of the David Geffen Theater, the atmosphere crackles with anticipation and a touch of anxiety.
    Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026
  • Over the weekends, a live pianist performs; the wood-burning fireplace crackles away seven days a week.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Crysencio Summerville squeaks it just inside the left post in the 64th minute to retake the lead for The Netherlands, 2-1.
    Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2026
  • Say your engine has an oil leak, the A/C fan belt squeaks intermittently, and the two front tires are close to bald.
    Oc Register, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Crepitates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crepitates. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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