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
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
“Our number cruncher is on vacay,” said another.
From New York Times • Aug. 28, 2018
I'm no tea drinker, no cruncher of macaroons, no gabbler at receptions, no top-hatted haunter of weddings, no social graduate of the Ecole Turvydrop.
From The Common Law by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
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