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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
  • Raking Leaves Cleaning away crunchy piles of leaves might feel like a necessity in fall.
    — Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026
  • The Korean giant says high temperatures combined with more powerful convection airflow help speed up cooking while still delivering a crunchy finish.
    — Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of crunchy
Verb
  • There is, however, evidence that this Spain team can be ruffled.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • The flippy ruffled hem alone sets it apart, while a flattering drop waist adds to its airy silhouette.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Definition of ruffled
Adjective
  • Serve it alongside crusty bread and olive oil for the perfect lunch in the sun, or a light and easy dinner.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 25 July 2026
  • Serve it with crusty bread or finish it with grated Parmesan cheese for an extra-rich touch.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
Definition of crusty
Verb
  • An audible gasp rippled through the room after the tally of the votes was announced for BPC-157.
    — Alana Semuels, Time, 23 July 2026
  • The stock hit a bump in late June after Apple announced price increases across its MacBook and iPad lineup as higher memory costs rippled through the technology industry.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Definition of rippled
Adjective
  • The porc negre loin had the crispiest skin and was delicious.
    — Jonathan Samuels, TheWeek, 17 July 2026
  • For extra-crispy chicken skin, try reheating your chicken in the air fryer.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 12 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
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of crackly
Verb
  • People enjoy them in countless ways, including being folded into shortcake, mixed into fruit salad, dipped in chocolate, piled on pancakes, stirred into yogurt, blended into smoothies or simply eaten by the handful as a refreshing snack.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 July 2026
  • Muhammad Saidov announced himself with a head kick that folded Dustin Jacoby, and Sam Patterson bullied veteran Santiago Ponzinibbio before finishing him in the second.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
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