crisping

Definition of crispingnext
present participle of crisp
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Verb
  • Its Morning Blue dial, hand-hammered in 18-karat white gold, is meant to evoke the sky at first light, though its shimmering surface also suggests the rippling sea.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The eye-catching structure is made up of rippling waves of floor-to-ceiling glass windows, giving the front-facing rooms semi-circle window nooks from which to take in the panoramic city views.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Below, during a conversation with THR, Cronin also discusses his unique ability to deliver gore without ruffling the MPA’s feathers.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
  • When the weather is warm, the best tables are those in the meditative interior courtyard open to blue sky, drifting clouds and the breeze ruffling sudare screens.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Already McCue has observed an agave, a rosette shape succulent, folding and unfolding its leaves over the course of days.
    Alina Hartounian, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Instead of folding, as the Magic had done at various points throughout the regular season when faced with on-court adversity, Orlando responded with a 14-3 run to recapture a double-digit lead with three minutes left in the third frame.
    Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Flexi-form technology prevents creasing, while light refracting pigments blur the look of fine lines and texture.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The key here is to look for smart fits and dressy details, including creasing, pleating, and even embroidery.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Crisping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crisping. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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