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crisped

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verb

past tense of crisp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crisped
Adjective
  • Unlike the baked version many McDonald's fans have become familiar with over the years, the original recipe is known for its golden, crunchy exterior and warm cinnamon apple filling.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • It can also be popped like popcorn for a crunchy, nutty topping.
    Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • The flippy ruffled hem alone sets it apart, while a flattering drop waist adds to its airy silhouette.
    Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
  • For example, style a red and white Madewell ruffled polka-dot top with blue denim shorts and a pair of strappy red sandals for the Fourth, and then rewear it with red satin pants and white kitten heels for a summer date night.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 June 2026
Adjective
  • Squeeze the cloves out and spread them on crusty bread, whisk them into soups and pan sauces, or stir them into butter.
    Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026
  • But, as electricity flows back and forth between the positive and negative sides, a thick, crusty layer of gunk gradually builds up inside the cell.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • One decision, made from clarity rather than panic, rippled into an entirely different life.
    Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • The closure of the strait, Iranian attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure and the blockade sent fuel prices skyrocketing, and the knock-on effects rippled through the world economy.
    Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Adjective
  • With a lighter batter the fish will be crispier, less greasy, and more delicious.
    Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026
  • Looking for the easiest, crispiest baked chicken recipe?
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • The father was wearing a button-down shirt, creased from wear but evidently well-ironed.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Pair with a cropped trench coat, creased denim, and shield sunglasses for an effortlessly cool look.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The fresh, crackly peanuts and toasty cone are delicious, but the ice cream tastes like a marshmallow and the thin brown coating has only a hint of chocolate flavor.
    Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
  • The paprika and garlic add a gentle smokiness that blooms as the chicken roasts, while the meat stays juicy and tender beneath the crackly, golden skin.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Verb
  • Sequence unraveled, and with it the onward rush, progression, the sense of one event coming after another; my understanding of cause and effect, of the chronological chopping-up of time both personal and historical—before and after, premodern and modern—all blurred, folded, unraveled out of reach.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
  • Companies tallied their emissions, governments folded those tallies into national inventories, and the rest of us took the sum on trust.
    Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
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“Crisped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crisped. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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