Synonyms for
Crunch
Definition
to crush something noisily between the teeth or jaws, or to make a sound as if something is being crushed in this way
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- crunch time
- crunch the numbers
- a crunch on
- crunch down
- crunch up
- crunch the data
- crunch the figures
Word family
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
- I like to hear the crunch of leaves under my feet.
- He was crunching on a piece of popcorn.
- The snow was so cold it made a loud crunching sound under our boots.
- She had to crunch the numbers to make sure the budget was accurate.
- 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.