crackle

Example Sentences

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When he sat up, he heard the skin on his stomach crackle.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

Aref Montazeri, a rising-star artist, had just finished breakfast in his fifth-floor apartment overlooking Tehran when he heard the first crackle of war nearly two months ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Little bites of umami crackle and crunch that bring a welcome jolt of delight to some of my favorite dishes — congee, citrusy chicken Caesar wraps, anything that benefits from a salty, shattery finish.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

We go inside people’s private dreams that are shot like old filmstrips and deteriorate with a snap, crackle and pop.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

It was so quiet that you could hear the crackle of the candles.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke