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adjective

as in crunchy

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verb

past tense of crisp
as in ruffled

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crisped
  1. crunchy
  2. ruffled
  3. crusty
  4. rippled
  5. crispy
  6. creased
  7. crackly
  8. folded
Adjective
  • Every mouthful has crunchy, tangy, creamy and spicy flavors without one overpowering the other.
    — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • This recipe uses some of the brightest autumnal flavors to create a slaw that’s savory, crunchy, and always a crowd pleaser.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of crunchy
Verb
  • Sydney Sweeney ruffled the feathers of some professional athletes when her ad for the sports trading app Novig dropped last week.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • This is where Ford's crackdown has ruffled at least two local unions.
    — Jamie L. LaReau, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of ruffled
Adjective
  • For crusty bread, unwrap the loaf and pop it back into the oven for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until the crust is nicely crisped.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026
  • My pungent plateful grew in strength from tomme to Shropshire blue, accompanied by crusty bread, fruit and nuts.
    — Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of crusty
Verb
  • Samyukta Lakshmi | Bloomberg | Getty Images Stocks tied to the AI boom slumped on Monday, but cybersecurity companies rallied, as concerns about a slowdown in artificial intelligence development rippled across Wall Street.
    — Samantha Subin,Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The shock and pain rippled outward, to sons and daughters who lost mothers and fathers, to parents who lost children, to sisters and brothers, to friends.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of rippled
Adjective
  • The last step in frying okra that’s crispier than your mama’s is to fry it at the proper temperature.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The porc negre loin had the crispiest skin and was delicious.
    — Jonathan Samuels, TheWeek, 17 July 2026
Definition of crispy
Verb
  • Each shirt must be on a hanger and should be creased at the mid-point of the shoulder.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • The leather had creased across the rounded toes, while the uppers had softened around the shape of her feet.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Definition of creased
Adjective
  • The pastry is a light and airy conveyance to the unctuous, creamy foie within, while the crackly layer of flour, sugar, and butter that crowns each treat lands a contrasting crunch.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Kath bars have a soft and chewy center with a crackly crust on top—think of them as similar to a blondie, but with a rich, caramel-like sweetness from the dates.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Definition of crackly
Verb
  • Since the last time the area had been grazed, a year earlier, the grasses had grown to chest height and then folded under their own weight.
    — Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
  • His knees folded into his chest, the crown of his head burrowing down.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
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