crackle

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 of crackle After about two hours, an officer’s voice crackled over the radio. Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024 Even the TVs are set to scenes of snowy days or crackling fires. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024 Complementing the chalets are the resort’s signature amenities, including geothermal spa waters, crackling firepits, and in-room fireplaces designed to keep you cozy at night. Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 Birds begin their migration north and the dawn crackles with their songs. Avery Keatley, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for crackle 

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“Crackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crackle. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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