crepitates

verb

present tense third-person singular of crepitate
as in crackles

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  1. crackles
  2. squeaks
Verb
  • As the Taser crackles, the recording device drops, briefly capturing part of a vehicle before flames erupt near the camera.
    — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The baby monitor, propped up on the salad bowl, crackles in the background.
    — Imogen Crimp, Vogue, 20 July 2026
Definition of crackles
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  • Crysencio Summerville squeaks it just inside the left post in the 64th minute to retake the lead for The Netherlands, 2-1.
    — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2026
  • Say your engine has an oil leak, the A/C fan belt squeaks intermittently, and the two front tires are close to bald.
    — Oc Register, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Definition of squeaks
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“Crepitates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crepitates. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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