crisping

Definition of crispingnext
present participle of crisp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crisping
Verb
  • The Egg Nebula, so-named for its yolk (the star) surrounded by egg white (clouds of dust and gas), is extraordinarily dynamic, with twin beams of light punching through a series of rippling arcs.
    Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein saga is rippling through Europe.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Her jokes were tight and sharp, and pushed the envelope just enough to be funny without truly ruffling any feathers.
    Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 11 Jan. 2026
  • The bricks under my fingers, a breeze ruffling my hair.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Accurate alignment of these motors is essential to ensure synchronized gripper motion when folding fabric.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The fragrance opens with a playful burst of juicy raspberry before folding into warm vanilla blossom, eventually settling into a smooth veil of cashmere musk that feels cozy without ever becoming heavy.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The Slip Silk Scrunchies are designed to hold hair without creasing, causing friction, or stealing moisture.
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The ubiquitous appeal of the style has challenged underwear designers to find ways to reduce the potential for creasing and make even a full-coverage design undetectable.
    Abby Morgan Lebet, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Crisping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crisping. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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