1
as in shred
a very small amount
a neglected dog who is desperate for any crumb of affection he might get from strangers
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2
as in speck
a very small piece
eating pretzels in bed got crumbs between the sheets
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3
as in bastard
slang
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
if I ever start behaving as obnoxiously as those crumbs, be sure to give me a good slap on the kisser
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Recent Examples of crumb
Bitterness steals crumbs of your gratitude and awe.
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R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
Think of this as our primer on enriched dough, a type of dough that includes ingredients like eggs and butter to yield a tender crumb and soft exterior.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024
By comparison, other popular cake varieties at the time, such as sponge cake or pound cake, have denser textures and a more structured crumb.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
Get rid of dust, crumbs, and more from under household appliances—with or without moving them.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024
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R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
Think of this as our primer on enriched dough, a type of dough that includes ingredients like eggs and butter to yield a tender crumb and soft exterior.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024
By comparison, other popular cake varieties at the time, such as sponge cake or pound cake, have denser textures and a more structured crumb.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
Get rid of dust, crumbs, and more from under household appliances—with or without moving them.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024
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Here, the blurring is visual: Sometimes Leonard floats into the past looking like Gere, who wears the character without a shred of self-protection as the lens gawks at his raw skin.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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In what could be the demise of any shred of ethical journalism, papers such as The Washington Post and the Tribune have declined to have their editorial boards endorse for president.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
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There were also no visible specks of spices like the Shamrock nog.Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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But a break in the case finally came in 2002 when the Contra Costa County forensic lab matched DNA in Kemp’s hair with the genetic makeup of a speck of blood found on one of Wiltsey’s fingernails.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
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But the findings offer a glimmer of hope amid growing concerns about the impacts of climate change on the Antarctic.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Post-Thanksgiving, annual revenue is off by only 6.3 percent at $7.78 billion, providing a glimmer of hope that ticket sales for 2024 could come in at $8.5 billion to $8.6 billion, and possibly more more.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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The other side: But concerns over water fluoridation have included fluorosis, when growing teeth are exposed to too much fluoride and develop white flecks or spots, and reduced IQ in children.Kale Williams, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
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The agency set this recommendation based on the need for cavity prevention balanced against the risk of fluorosis, when excess fluoride exposure in young children affects the outer appearance of teeth, manifesting as white flecks, spots or lines.Joseph Choi, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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The processing fee is absolutely not going to the part-time delivery person, but, rather, to a rich jerk who is golfing right now.Meghana Indurti, The New Yorker, 3 Dec. 2024
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Also, your character’s supposed to be kind of a jerk.Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
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Display the gingerbread trees on a large wooden board or cake stand, then finish off with a sprinkling of powdered sugar for a magical finishing touch.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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With beautiful sites like Saint Peter’s Square covered with a sprinkling of snow, Venice's canals lined with fewer crowds, or the picturesque, ski-ready Dolomites, Italy can be an amazing winter destination — and this American living in the Bel Paese is here to tell you exactly how to dress for it.Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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With 9 million residents, the county is the most populated in the United States, and those living along its beaches, on its inland coast and in several of its cities are under an air quality alert stemming from the particle pollution levels caused by fires.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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These particles can also reduce visibility, explaining the hazy skies commuters woke up to.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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This included four search dogs, three doctors, a diving team and a water extraction contingent, Tunisia’s state news agency TAP reported.Rhea Mogul, CNN, 13 Sep. 2023
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The couple was seen taking a stroll on a N.Y.C. street with Bosworth's dog, Happy, on Tuesday.Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2023
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“Crumb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crumb. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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