crisping

Definition of crispingnext
present participle of crisp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crisping
Verb
  • Afterwards, soak up the atmosphere in the relaxation space, surrounded by endless reflections of the tiled pool and rippling water.
    Cassie Doney, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
  • And the effects are rippling well beyond Caracas.
    Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 6 Jan. 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
  • Still, Samsung in some ways is off to a stronger start with the Galaxy Z TriFold than the earliest folding smartphones.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Even worse, folding them back to flat-form following use has been difficult or impossible.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The lift even handles my 150-pound mattress with ease, not even creasing a pillow.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Bell even says it can be used under the eyes as well to help prevent your concealer from creasing.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Crisping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crisping. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

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