the crunch

noun

: a very difficult point or situation

The crunch came when the computer stopped working.

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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 Almost like the crunch of an apple, but truly, there’s nothing that’s quite like it. —

Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 My daughter has been entranced by the crunch of a plastic cup, the elastic of a luggage tag, and the sheen of an airline snack menu. —

Jocelyn Newman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024 In an earnings call in July, UPS CEO Carol Tomé said the company is expecting the highest-ever volume in its network on Dec. 18, and already planned to implement new demand surcharges ahead of the crunch. —

Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 See all Example Sentences for the crunch