crisping

Definition of crispingnext
present participle of crisp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crisping
Verb
  • Oil prices were spiking Tuesday on supply disruption fears, rippling through the equity markets.
    Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
  • In a moment of regional instability, the seafaring passageway can quickly turn into a strategic chokepoint, and its effects are already rippling out on a global scale.
    Tristan Bove, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Her jokes were tight and sharp, and pushed the envelope just enough to be funny without truly ruffling any feathers.
    Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 11 Jan. 2026
  • The bricks under my fingers, a breeze ruffling my hair.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Instead of struggling to get your cane from the overhead bin or waiting for a flight attendant to get it from a plane closet for you, consider this folding cane that can fit under the seat in front of you.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Grandparents sat in folding chairs.
    Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The hydrating ingredients help prevent caking or creasing as the day wears on, creating natural, even coverage.
    Irene Richardson, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
  • In fact, one shopper even credits it with improving sagging corners around the mouth and forehead creasing.
    Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Crisping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crisping. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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