crisping

Definition of crispingnext
present participle of crisp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crisping
Verb
  • Conflict in the Middle East is rippling through the oil industry and into consumer goods, with analysts warning bottled water prices could rise in the coming months.
    Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The rise in oil prices is rippling through the US economy and driving up costs for many small business owners.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • When the weather is warm, the best tables are those in the meditative interior courtyard open to blue sky, drifting clouds and the breeze ruffling sudare screens.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
  • But the second set featured the sport’s ultimate heel ruffling feathers once again, when Medvedev won a point on a controversial hindrance call.
    Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Mindless chores like folding laundry or washing dishes are great for this.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • In addition to their practicality, folding bookshelves are also available in various styles and materials.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The key here is to look for smart fits and dressy details, including creasing, pleating, and even embroidery.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The hydrating ingredients help prevent caking or creasing as the day wears on, creating natural, even coverage.
    Irene Richardson, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Crisping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crisping. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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