Thesaurus results for CRACKLING

crackling

verb

present participle of crackle

as in hissing

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 crackling Attendees indulged in hot dogs, hearty chili, Dutch Girl Donuts' famous donut holes, steaming hot chocolate, beer, smooth whiskey, live music, bands, carnival games, crackling bonfires, and more. —

Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2024 After dinner, the saloon comes alive with the warmth of a crackling fireplace as does the main lodge, where staff and guests alike dance to country music played by local musicians. —

Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 Agatha’s words anger Teen, whose own blue magic begins crackling from his fingertips. —

Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024 Jacobs gives these three crackling, perceptive actors plenty to work with and then steps back to capture their workaday magic. —

Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crackling