Synonyms for

Crunch

Verb / krʌntʃ / Another word for crunch — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to crush something noisily between the teeth or jaws, or to make a sound as if something is being crushed in this way

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Common collocations

  • crunch time
  • crunch the numbers
  • a crunch on
  • crunch down
  • crunch up
  • crunch the data
  • crunch the figures

Word family

noun crunch
verb crunch
adjective crunchy

Usage note

As a verb, 'crunch' often implies a forceful breaking or grinding sound. In business contexts, 'crunch the numbers' refers to performing complex calculations.

Example sentences

  1. I like to hear the crunch of leaves under my feet.
  2. He was crunching on a piece of popcorn.
  3. The snow was so cold it made a loud crunching sound under our boots.
  4. She had to crunch the numbers to make sure the budget was accurate.
  5. The car made a loud crunching noise as it hit the wall.

Quotes

  • Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're gonna get. Sometimes life is a bowl of cherries. Sometimes it's just a crunch.
  • I'm not a big breakfast person. I like to have a smoothie or a protein shake, and I'm always religious about taking my vitamins. Sometimes I'll have a piece of Ezekiel toast or a Rice Cake. It's not that exciting, but it's always healthy.
  • I love to go to the gym and work out. It's a great way to start the day. I usually do some cardio and then some weight lifting. I like to feel strong and healthy.

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