How to Use the crunch in a Sentence

the crunch

noun
  • Don’t want nuts but still want the crunch?
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Recess has felt the crunch a bit, too.
    — Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The snap of breaking it open and the crunch of the filling made for great videos.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Use them to crank up the crunch factor in your favorite air-fryer recipes.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Mya Davis, her teammate and best friend, just listens for the crunch.
    — Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
  • Give me some mayo for the lush, lemon for the zest, celery for the crunch and tarragon for good luck.
    — Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Feb. 2026
  • In some places, fall is signaled by a crisp breeze in the air or the crunch of leaves underfoot.
    — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2024
  • For Frankel, the sound of the crunch as her teen bit into the cheese stick was amazing enough.
    — Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • The hold is great for defining curls and preserving a style without the crunch.
    — Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Also ask about the croissant brittle, a pastry that amps up the crunch.
    — Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • And the survey data is mounting that the crunch hath arrived.
    — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2023
  • This lightweight gel is designed to define curls and keep frizz in check without the crunch.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
  • This way, when any potential thieves show up, the crunch of the leaves under sneaky paws will alert the woodrats.
    — Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
  • 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
  • Almost like the crunch of an apple, but truly, there’s nothing that’s quite like it.
    — Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • For a city with a population of just over two million, that’s going to be quite the crunch.
    — Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 18 July 2024
  • New Zealand stood up to them last Sunday but fell backwards when the crunch came.
    — Tim Ellis, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Raisins also add pops of fruity flavor, and sunflower kernels bring the crunch.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
  • The peanut butter in the cake batter and the crunch of roasted peanuts on top add nutty depth to this twist on the retro dessert.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Sprinkle the crunch on the lamb and tzatziki and serve the red horseradish cream and mint chimichurri on the side.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2023
  • With the crunch of coleslaw and the heartiness of a kale salad, this side dish has something for everyone.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The peanut butter in the cake batter and the crunch of roasted peanuts on top add nutty depth to this twist on the retro dessert.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
  • The pops of green pickled peppercorns add acidity and zing, while the crunch of the peanuts helps break up the sauce.
    — Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2024
  • The onion chips deliver the crunch and sweet onion flavor of a ring without the extra breading.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • 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
  • Place the crunch topping ingredients in a bowl and mix with a fork until large crumbles form.
    — Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Early morning birdsong mixes with the crunch of fine gravel beneath my bike tires.
    — Robin Pfeifer, Midwest Living, 23 Apr. 2026
  • This fresh and vibrant salad pairs the crunch of cucumber with red onion and sweet bell pepper in a zingy-sweet dressing.
    — Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The pre-cooked and frozen nuggets are baked and smashed flat to amplify their surface area and maximize the crunch factor.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025
  • Today, as the crunch point sits less than a decade away, three distinct approaches have been tabled by lawmakers.
    — Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025

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