the crunch

noun

: a very difficult point or situation
The crunch came when the computer stopped working.

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These recipes brighten up the crunch of spring produce with a pop of lime, ginger or homemade ranch. — Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026 Raisins also add pops of fruity flavor, and sunflower kernels bring the crunch. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026 The sounds of the Atlantic to the east and the bay to the west replace the crunch of gravel under my tires. — ABC News, 26 May 2026 Grocery store shelves are stocked with bagged versions, but most arrive stale before they're even opened, and few deliver the crunch that homemade ones offer. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for the crunch

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“The crunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crunch. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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