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crisped

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verb

past tense of crisp

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crisped
Adjective
  • On Feeble Little Horse’s third album—and first without founding member Ryan Walchonski—the Pittsburgh trio uses production tricks left over from Sebastian Kinsler’s time making beats and singer Lydia Slocum’s voice to wind sharp critiques of big tech around crunchy indie rock.
    Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 1 June 2026
  • Its edges are ever-so-slightly charred, offering a subtle bitter note to cut through the richness of garlic oil and generous dusting of grated provolone, delivering a sharp, delightful funk to each crunchy bite.
    Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Multiple reports have emerged claiming Hardy's alleged tardiness on set has ruffled feathers with the cast and crew, with one report asserting he was fired from the show.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Adjective
  • How To Clean Oven Racks With Dryer Sheets Dryer sheets contain softeners that can help remove crusty grime.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
  • In a community overflowing with crusty weirdos, Kate O’Flynn’s Patricia emerges as the undeniable standout.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • In the years following, Beijing funded or armed fellow communists in Vietnam, North Korea, Burma, Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia, causing panic in Washington and other Western capitals as the ideological struggles of the Cold War rippled across Asia.
    Dhruv Tikekar, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
  • The ecological shock rippled ashore, collapsing the region’s $44 million red abalone fishery—once the largest in the world.
    Tatjana Baleta, Time, 28 May 2026
Adjective
  • The secret ingredient to achieve the crispiest roasted potatoes is duck fat.
    Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
  • In Ho Chi Minh City, bánh mì grew out of French colonization — the colonists brought the baguette, and Vietnamese bakers reworked it into something lighter and crispier.
    Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 12 May 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 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
  • Her resounding vocals melt over the crackly interiors of R&B, reggae, and Jersey club.
    Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • More than 40 teams have folded since 2021.
    Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
  • Nevertheless, Fort Lauderdale still saw an overall capacity reduction after Spirit folded.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 3 June 2026
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“Crisped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crisped. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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