How to Use crunch in a Sentence

crunch

1 of 2 verb
  • We could hear the truck's tires crunching along the gravel road.
  • When she crunched the numbers, she found that the business's profits were actually much lower than the company had said.
  • Take the time, then, to crunch the numbers here.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
  • The crowd erupted as the ball crunched the back of the net.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026
  • Make sure to crunch with your stomach and keep your arms long.
    — Jen Murphy, WSJ, 12 Feb. 2022
  • Numbers were crunched and Zoom calls were held.
    — ABC News, 4 May 2026
  • Keep your knees stacked over your hips, then lift your shoulders and crunch up.
    — Health Editorial Team, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Keep your knees stacked over your hips, then lift your shoulders and crunch up.
    — Health Editorial Team, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
  • So crunch the numbers and see what works (and doesn't) for you right now.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
  • So, Gamow crunched the numbers.
    — Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The leaves crunch under my feet on my morning walks these days.
    — Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2021
  • The agency did that, then crunched the numbers.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 13 May 2026
  • Best not to start crunching those numbers.
    — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
  • In its place were vast salt flats that shone in the sun and crunched underfoot.
    — Reis Thebault, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Take the time, then, to crunch your potential costs and shop around for lenders.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Take the time to crunch the numbers, then, to see what your new payments could look like.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Even a robot could crunch those numbers and come away impressed.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2025
  • In our tests, this model produced jagged pieces of ice that were the same size and easy to crunch.
    — Eva Bleyer, goodhousekeeping.com, 15 Apr. 2023
  • Sumac slush crunched underfoot.
    — Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Bend through your left side to crunch up and over to the left, driving your left knee toward your elbow.
    — Mallory Creveling, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
  • My kids are crunching through what appears like buckets of endless ice.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 29 June 2023
  • Then, bend through your left side to crunch up and over to the left, driving your left knee toward your elbow.
    — Mallory Creveling, Health, 23 Feb. 2023
  • While Rivkah crunched numbers by day, Robby crushed stand-up sets by night.
    — Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
  • When the researchers crunched the numbers, several key themes emerged.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2023
  • So there will be a lot of data to crunch and shape into enhanced self-driving models.
    — James Morris, Forbes, 4 June 2022
  • Suddenly everything lurched and spun and came to a crunching halt in a steep bank of trees.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
  • This is the time of year for leaves crunching underfoot and the ripening of rosehips.
    — Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 5 Oct. 2025
  • They can be crunched in many ways and interpreted to mean many different things.
    — Erika D. Smith, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2023
  • Turning off the tarmac, visitors crunch down a gravel track to his front gate.
    — Ruth MacLean, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2022
  • Doctors like me saw the money crunch that resulted from just a two-month pause in screenings.
    — Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2021

crunch

2 of 2 noun
  • We could hear the crunch of the truck's tires on the gravel road.
  • The crunch came when the computer stopped working.
  • Chopped nuts would add nice crunch.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Strief knows the time crunch, too.
    — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
  • But not all chains felt the same crunch.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 11 May 2026
  • The Canucks faced a cash crunch.
    — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Press into a crunch with a twist.
    — Health Editorial Team, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The cakes have a pleasing crunch.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
  • Cloud capex is causing a cash crunch.
    — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Throw in a few pepitas for a nice crunch.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
  • Top these tacos off with radishes for a crunch.
    — Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Add some crunch with crushed tortilla chips.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Raw pumpkin seeds are chewy with a bit of crunch.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
  • So, can fundraising fix a cash-flow crunch?
    — Sherry Quam Taylor, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • That means this market is at risk of a cash crunch.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Pair with croutons or crispy bread for a crunch.
    — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
  • But a quick crunch of the numbers set things straight.
    — Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Panko bread crumbs add crunch to every gooey bite.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Fresh, sweet kernels of corn add crunch to this soup.
    — Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 20 Sep. 2025
  • On a time crunch and need an easy dessert for the party?
    — Macie Stump, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Serve with rice, top with chili oil crunch, and enjoy!
    — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Tortilla chips or strips would be nice too for some crunch.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Then there was a furtive crunch, crunch, crunch of footsteps.
    — Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Choose plain oats and add fresh berries and nuts for flavor and crunch.
    — Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Nuts Chopped nuts add a nice crunch to oatmeal.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 18 June 2026
  • The whole thing crunches, melts, zings and primes the taste buds for more.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
  • This is a sweet and tangy snack with a delicious crunch.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
  • Top it with whole wheat panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
    — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
  • This fresh dish provides crunch and big flavor.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • Crisp bits of bacon add a salty crunch, while the green onion brings a fresh, mild bite.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025

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