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adjective

as in crunchy

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verb

past tense of crisp
as in ruffled

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crisped
  1. crunchy
  2. ruffled
  3. crusty
  4. rippled
  5. crispy
  6. creased
  7. crackly
  8. folded
Adjective
  • Featuring a butterscotch flavor with crunchy toffee pieces, the ice cream had become a national favorite by the 1970s but is harder to find today.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The traditional vanilla creme filling turns a bright orange, tinted with annatto rather than artificial dye, and the crunchy cocoa cookies are carved to look like little jack-o’-lanterns.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of crunchy
Verb
  • The publication of the book, days before Blazy’s spring 2027 show at the Grand Palais, predictably ruffled some feathers at Chanel.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Sydney Sweeney ruffled the feathers of some professional athletes when her ad for the sports trading app Novig dropped last week.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of ruffled
Adjective
  • Beyond the inside of tubes and pipes, chalky, crusty alkaline deposits often form around the base of faucets, the outer rims of refrigerator water dispensers, and on the bottom of tea kettles.
    — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Musk’s forthright, crusty dad Errol sounds almost proud that something was bullied out of his son, but the movie avoids filling out that traumatic childhood.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of crusty
Verb
  • Further complicating the government's efforts to bring the French deficit under control are nationwide student protests, which have rippled outward from Paris since late September.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • As the System of a Down banner came down, disbelief rippled through the crowd, many of whom had been waiting all night.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of rippled
Adjective
  • Via Pignasecca 17 Pioneering, award-winning pizzaiolo Ciro Salvo is known for his particularly digestible dough, which is lighter and crispier than the norm, thanks to the higher percentage of water to flour.
    — Nicky Swallow, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Chicken specialists like Chick-fil-A, Popeyes and Raising Cane's already hand-bread or batter their chicken for a crispier exterior and better taste.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of crispy
Verb
  • Roll magazines and tuck them inside your boots to prevent the boot shaft from being creased or collapsing during storage.
    — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Each shirt must be on a hanger and should be creased at the mid-point of the shoulder.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of creased
Adjective
  • The pastry is a light and airy conveyance to the unctuous, creamy foie within, while the crackly layer of flour, sugar, and butter that crowns each treat lands a contrasting crunch.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Kath bars have a soft and chewy center with a crackly crust on top—think of them as similar to a blondie, but with a rich, caramel-like sweetness from the dates.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Definition of crackly
Verb
  • After a weak showing in Iowa, Ramaswamy ended his campaign and quickly folded into the broader MAGA-verse.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The tables were draped in salmon-pink tablecloths and ringed with bright red chairs, and each plate had a napkin folded into a swan.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
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