crepitating

Definition of crepitatingnext
present participle of crepitate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crepitating
crackling
Verb
  • That crackling atmosphere was clear to see when The Athletic attended Friday night’s match against struggling Le Havre, with the city taken over by a sea of red and gold before the game and Lens’ supporters then bouncing up and down in the stands for the entire contest.
    Tom Burrows, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
  • There are weak patches, but the four actors (Wilde, MVP Seth Rogen, Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz) keep it buoyant, with a crackling energy that makes the endless streams of overlapping talk play like jazz.
    Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Crepitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crepitating. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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