CRUNCHES Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

crunches 1 of 2

noun

plural of crunch

as in shortages

a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number a severe energy crunch that resulted in long lines at the gas pumps

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as in crises

a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action a player who's always good in a crunch, like when we need a goal to win the soccer match

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crunches

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verb

present tense third-person singular of crunch

as in scrapes

to press or strike against or together so as to make a scraping sound I could hear the bicycle gears crunch as I shifted the derailleur

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How can more companies embrace the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) when so many industries are still struggling with skills shortages in this burgeoning area of technology?

David Prosser, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Ongoing disruptions and product shortages create immense pressure for healthcare industry stakeholders.

Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

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