crunch on

verb

crunched on; crunching on; crunches on
Synonyms of crunch onnext
: to chew (a piece of food) in a way that makes a loud sound
She crunched on a carrot while watching TV.

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It was cooked just right, with a nice crunch on the crust. — Jamie, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026 Serve with lemon or plain shortbread cookies for a nice crunch on top. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026 As engines fire up and boots crunch on gravel, the men try to press leaflets into gloved hands. — William Wilkes, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026 The ground crunches on my morning walks, carpeted in burnished leaves the same colors of the hearts of flames. — Morgan Lockhart, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crunch on

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“Crunch on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crunch%20on. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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