crisping

present participle of crisp

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crisping
Verb
  • But his willingness to throw out independent commissions, and his success in getting Democrats to follow him, is rippling throughout his party.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Cosmic beings, the sky is still rippling with the emotional, existential echoes of last week’s Jupiter–Chiron square, and many of us are noticing which parts of our inner child still feel exposed, reactive, or defensive.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • View gallery - 9 images The new Hex from New Zealand company KEA Outdoors looks like an unassuming folding EDC (everyday carry) knife upon first glance.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Continue folding them, following the angle of the cuts, until the crust is entirely pleated.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Especially under the eyes, my concealer melts into the skin without creasing.
    Essence, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Here’s a cotton dress that resists wrinkles thanks to its poplin fabric—a tight weave that boosts durability and prevents creasing.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
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“Crisping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crisping. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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