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crepitating

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present participle of crepitate

as in crackling

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What follows is not just self-sabotage, but the crackling possibility of real self-reinvention, something both Joanne and Noah have already embraced.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026
Marvel Coating transforms denim and other fabrics with distinctive effects, including crackling, reptilian textures and leather looks.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

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