crepitating

Definition of crepitatingnext
present participle of crepitate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crepitating
crackling
Verb
  • The best of the bunch run the gamut from crowd-pleasing interpretations of tonka bean and leather to on-the-nose odes to a crackling fireplace.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Ooh, Charlie is delivering that crackling energy back.
    William Earl, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Crepitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crepitating. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.

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