Thesaurus results for CRACKLE

crackle

verb

as in to hiss

to make a series of short, sharp noises The logs crackled in the fire. The leaves crackled under our feet. a crackling fire

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Recent Examples on the Web In the opening few minutes, and in a crackling atmosphere, there was very little between the two teams, with Newcastle’s Allan Saint-Maximin going closest after some trademark quick footwork. —

Ben Church, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024 The Man From Colorado is a dissection of the effects of PTSD (both on the part of soldiers and their families), a satire of megalomania, and a crackling thriller. —

Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2024 What to expect during treatment: The snap, crackle, and pop sound is accompanied by zaps that feel like a rubber-band snap. —

Amber Gibson, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024 Autumn is a time for all things cozy, including movie marathons, crackling fires, homemade cookies, and nights spent nestled under a fuzzy blanket—which makes the season absolutely perfect for reading a new book, or two, or more. —

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crackle