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crunch

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verb (1)

as in to grit
to press or strike against or together so as to make a scraping sound I could hear the bicycle gears crunch as I shifted the derailleur

Synonyms & Similar Words

crunch (on)

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verb (2)

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of crunch
Noun
The panko breading adds satisfying crunch to the flaky mackerel, its mild flavor given just a bit of bite from the lemon squeeze. Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025 Crispy sheets of prosciutto add crunch and a little salt to every bite. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
Three tidbits Gene, who subbed in Saturday, took a crunching tackle and subbed out with an apparent right leg injury. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2025 NerdWallet has a calculator that can help you with number crunching. Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crunch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crunch
Noun
  • Earlier this month, analysts at BTIG said tariffs could make dining operators like Texas Roadhouse vulnerable to supply chain disruptions and product shortages.
    Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
  • What these Deals Tell Us About Investor Demand The first quarter transactions in Brooklyn and Manhattan signal robust investor confidence in free market multifamily, driven by the appeal of assets with minimal regulatory constraints and the city's persistent housing shortage.
    Shimon Shkury, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The biggest challenges facing Fort Worth include the hiring of a new police chief during a mental health crisis that law enforcement is failing to address effectively.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
  • The team averted a crisis on beam, with junior Jordan Bowers delivering a stellar routine after a fall from the prior athlete.
    Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • His quickness getting across the crease, his evident athleticism, more than made up for any lack of experience.
    Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
  • But, sadly, because bathrooms are such high-moisture rooms with a lack of ventilation, mold is easy to grow.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.
    John Roach, NOLA.com, 19 July 2017
  • Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.
    J. Harry Jones, Ramona Sentinel, 19 July 2017

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“Crunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crunch. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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