Thesaurus results for CRACKLE

crackle

verb

Definition of 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 Behind his graying beard, his expression crackled between a scowl and a mad grin. — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 El Eden Import Distributor recalled packages of De Todito mixed with chicharrón, also known as pork crackling, that was sent to a distributor in New Jersey and retail locations in New Jersey and Utah. — James Powel, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 According to Springfield, the radio crackled with a warning about movement nearby before delivering a stark confirmation – there were no friendlies in the area. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026 The flames have three brightness settings and six crackling sound effects. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crackle

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This step is what brought us here, to Ponysaurus, filling out the online notice to the tune of a hissing compressor that kept clean air moving through the brewing system.

— Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2026
Scientists previously created tiny diving suits for Madagascar hissing cockroaches that could be used in perilous search operations, according to a study published in the journal Nature Communications.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 3 Sep. 2026

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That 7dBA output is practically inaudible—quieter than rustling leaves (around 20dBA) and well below the 25dBA to 30dBA ambient floor of a quiet library or nighttime bedroom.

— Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
The brief social media clip features Gizmo rustling around inside a backpack in an indiscernible location.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

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