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crackling

[krak-ling, -luhn] / ˈkræk lɪŋ, -lən /
ADJECTIVE
crunchy
Synonyms


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People who have Starlinks don’t let it be known and only upload videos to people they trust, he said over his crackling and distorted Starlink connection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

On a crackling night in Glasgow, substitute Kieran Tierney found the net from outside the box to restore the home side's lead in the 93rd minute.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

Gibbs drove out, with the fires lighting the way and the crackling of the radio keeping him updated.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

Thankfully, this show depicts Dick and his relationship with the Hanlons with a depth that Chalk expands through a performance crackling with quiet power.

From Salon • Oct. 26, 2025

I imagine him sitting at home watching the History channel or reading a massive biography in front of a crackling fireplace.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan