crepitating

present participle of crepitate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crepitating
crackling
Verb
  • Scripted with fat-free economy by Austin Kolodney and made in the gritty, realistic style of Sidney Lumet’s ‘70s thrillers, the film pays tribute to Dog Day Afternoon while carving its own identity, led by a crackling performance full of unforced humor from Bill Skarsgard.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Tray Tepper fine-tuned his recipe over years of pop-ups, developing a proudly-sourdough round with a precise balance of crackling crust and just-chewy-enough crumb, before finding a permanent address just off of bustling Warren Street in the town of Hudson.
    Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Crepitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crepitating. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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