cruncher
AmericanEtymology
Origin of cruncher
Example Sentences
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To the algorithm, or a numbers cruncher, the hopes that Paul could bring some of the “Mormon Wives” magic to “The Bachelorette” might make sense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2026
You’re trying to do things as efficiently as possible and I don’t think there’s a lot of appreciation for the benefit that even someone like an Excel number cruncher could have in the organization.
From The Verge ● Mar. 23, 2021
This is unlikely but the chaos keeps the eye on the screen and the cruncher or jumping-jacker from quitting altogether.
From New York Times ● May 26, 2020
On TV, so many thrilling Liverpool games and crazed late wins to choose from, but the City v Liverpool title cruncher was something else – a season-defining example of high-tempo intensity.
From The Guardian ● May 14, 2019
I sung out: 'Ahoy, there!' and the cruncher, whoever he was, come my way.
From The Depot Master by Lincoln, Joseph Crosby
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