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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 The sets have too many doors, the scenes have a delirious number of extras and the actors yell their lines over the distracting clatter of crackling fireplaces, beeping machines and ticking clocks. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 Imagine staring up at the stars through a skylight, a mug of chamomile in hand and a fire crackling in the wood stove. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026 Take time in Amana for shopping and Wiener schnitzel, then drive on US-6 to Fireside Winery in Marengo for a glass of dry Cordovan by the crackling fire. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Sep. 2026 Behind his graying beard, his expression crackled between a scowl and a mad grin. — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crackle

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Andy the Alligator hisses, the sound provided by a recording of bacon frying in a pan.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
In the first week of the COVID shutdown, Holmes packed her two hissing black cats, donned an N95 mask and flew to LAX.

— Meredith Maran, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

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Soft herbs over top add a rustling texture, and a prominent burst of dill.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Green noise is a variation of white noise built from nature sounds like flowing rivers, rustling leaves and gentle rain, and it is often recommended for people kept awake by stress.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

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