1
as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
a severe energy crunch that resulted in long lines at the gas pumps
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as in crisis
a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action
a player who's always good in a crunch, like when we need a goal to win the soccer match
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Recent Examples of crunch
Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
On one of many time crunches across the week, Chelsea switched it up by amping up the smoky eye with a gold shimmer from Pat McGrath on the lid.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Brian Mazique, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Clearly the platform has crunched the numbers and determined that its 300 million subscribers just aren’t interested in movies made before The Sting.
—Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Brazi Bites’ gluten-free cheese bread and waffles had an impressive crunch and chewiness.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
On one of many time crunches across the week, Chelsea switched it up by amping up the smoky eye with a gold shimmer from Pat McGrath on the lid.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
For example, summer offers bushes for hiding, while winter’s snow will crunch under your feet, potentially alerting enemies.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Clearly the platform has crunched the numbers and determined that its 300 million subscribers just aren’t interested in movies made before The Sting.
—Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crunch
Noun
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The cybersecurity industry is facing a critical shortage of skilled professionals as threats from nation-state actors and cybercriminals escalate fueled by easy access to AI tools.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Analysis by the think tank outlines how despite Putin's record spending, Russia's military industrial complex (MIC) is still beset by labor and component shortages, a collapse in arms exports and difficulties in modernizing.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These root causes include habitat destruction, hunting and other forms of persecution, and the growing effects of the climate crisis.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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And actor Rainn Wilson is on a mission to better communicate the urgency of the climate crisis.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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It’s packed with a grip-enhancing polymer and zeolite, a dream duo for adding hold and grit without leaving hair stiff or sticky.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
1 Mar. 2025
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After a bear threatened the safety of her grandson, Jane Fonda gritted her teeth and threatened it right back!—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Many opponents to the legislation have submitted testimony about a lack of public hearings and participation prior to the bills being introduced in the General Assembly.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Even when the claims are ridiculous, or Rahma vehemently disagrees, the lack of time to dwell gives the videos a sense of both urgency and fun.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Verb
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The right wing then scraped the ground and broke off at the fuselage, releasing a cloud of jet fuel that caught fire as the airplane overturned and moved down the runway.—
David Schaper,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2025
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The agent scrapes Google News and other sources for the latest updates and news that might interest his subscribers.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Not to be scratched by the digital revolution, vinyl posted its 18th straight year of growth, scored nearly three-quarters of physical format revenue at $1.4B – its highest since 1984.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
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Always opt for a very soft duster to avoid scratching or damaging your piece.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Crunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crunch. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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