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Definition of crispednext

crisped

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verb

past tense of crisp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crisped
Adjective
  • The crunchy red beans and rice…Oh my God!
    Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The shipment of the crunchy bars, made of waffles covered with chocolate, disappeared last week while en route between production and distribution locations.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The actress shut down the red carpet in a white Dior gown with a strapless neckline, ruched midsection, and black-and-white tulle ruffled detailing along a hip-high leg slit.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Still, the team’s decision to collaborate with the Atlanta strip club ruffled some feathers in the NBA.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Serve this delicious stew with crusty bread to soak up every last bite.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Pair it with crusty bread for a full meal, or serve it alongside a salad as a spring-ready side dish.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • All have lost permission to work legally, a right most had while pursuing their asylum claims, compounding the worry and dread that has rippled through immigrant communities.
    Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Moderate shaking woke residents near the epicenter and was strong enough to break dishes, while light tremors rippled across the broader Bay Area.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Many feature fancy fillings such as pistachio cream, hazelnut spreads or layered textures — a style popularized by the viral Dubai chocolate trend — that combines smooth chocolate with crispier elements such as shredded phyllo dough.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Episode 2 In Episode 2, Cochran was tasked in the Quickfire Challenge with using coffee-chocolate chip gelato and a pantry of Colombian ingredients, leading her to create a coffee-spiced rack of lamb tartare with aioli, chili pepper and crispy plantains.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Pair with a cropped trench coat, creased denim, and shield sunglasses for an effortlessly cool look.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The light was honeyed, her face in it creased with worry.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Then earthy-rich flavors were colliding with sharp ones, and the ping of dark caramel sweetness had offset the crackly meat.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
  • As gentle electronica played over a crackly speaker, the women laughed and chatted, eventually doing as asked.
    Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News, two other media brands that also chronicled the television business for decades, folded in 2024.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Within the casket was a dog, an old slipper folded in its paws.
    Jennie Key, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Crisped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crisped. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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