crisping

Definition of crispingnext
present participle of crisp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crisping
Verb
  • Rumors that Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan may be planting roots on Indian Creek Island have been rippling through Miami’s luxury real estate circles over the last week.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
  • The Egg Nebula, so-named for its yolk (the star) surrounded by egg white (clouds of dust and gas), is extraordinarily dynamic, with twin beams of light punching through a series of rippling arcs.
    Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 11 Feb. 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
  • Roll up as tight as possible, starting at lower edge, folding over ends (to tuck in contents) halfway through rolling up tortilla.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The city of Paramount was incorporated in 1958 by folding together a pair of renowned dairy and hay communities named Hynes and Clearwater.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The Slip Silk Scrunchies are designed to hold hair without creasing, causing friction, or stealing moisture.
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The ubiquitous appeal of the style has challenged underwear designers to find ways to reduce the potential for creasing and make even a full-coverage design undetectable.
    Abby Morgan Lebet, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Crisping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crisping. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

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