1
as in splashes
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 specks
a very small piece
eating pretzels in bed got crumbs between the sheets
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as in jerks
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 crumbs
Rather, those little white or yellowish crumbs could be signs of a few different issues that deserve your attention, like dry skin craving moisture, for example, or an underlying condition leading to irritation or inflammation.
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
The area east of Dixie Highway is often granted its desires, and the northwest was given whatever crumbs were left — so disheartening and frustrating.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Transfer crumbs to prepared pan and press firmly and evenly over bottom of the pan.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
Since the property changed hands, its sole restaurant, 18 Restaurant & Bar, has become more markedly gourmet with fare like scallops dusted with seaweed crumbs, smoked trout under cucumber and vermouth relish, and venison enlivened by juniper jus and pickled berries.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
Bake until the cake springs back when pressed in the thickest part and a toothpick inserted comes out with just a few crumbs attached, for 40 to 50 minutes.
—Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
Then, add the frosting to the crumbs.
—Jessica Furniss, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
No crumbs in that prayer at the end.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
Polish designer Julia Burak concluded the opening night with Ate and left no crumbs, a celebration of body diversity and a statement against prejudices about how overweight and obese people are perceived.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
The area east of Dixie Highway is often granted its desires, and the northwest was given whatever crumbs were left — so disheartening and frustrating.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Transfer crumbs to prepared pan and press firmly and evenly over bottom of the pan.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
Since the property changed hands, its sole restaurant, 18 Restaurant & Bar, has become more markedly gourmet with fare like scallops dusted with seaweed crumbs, smoked trout under cucumber and vermouth relish, and venison enlivened by juniper jus and pickled berries.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
Bake until the cake springs back when pressed in the thickest part and a toothpick inserted comes out with just a few crumbs attached, for 40 to 50 minutes.
—Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
Then, add the frosting to the crumbs.
—Jessica Furniss, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
No crumbs in that prayer at the end.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
Polish designer Julia Burak concluded the opening night with Ate and left no crumbs, a celebration of body diversity and a statement against prejudices about how overweight and obese people are perceived.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crumbs
Noun
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Some tea bags release billions of tiny plastic particles when immersed in hot water, creating tea that can harm your health and increase your risk of cancer—but not all tea is equally as dangerous.—
Hatty Willmoth,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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This radiation includes photons, which have a substantial cross-section with particles in the ionized plasma of the early Universe, and neutrinos, which do not.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Choose from nine colors and patterns, such as versatile solid grey to a fun rainbow tie-dye hue that’s great for the littles at home.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
People.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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While Eden Rock doesn’t have a dedicated kids' club, the pool and pristine beach are the perfect playground for littles.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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For instance, if a skunk or raccoon has invaded a home, Whitmore thoroughly inspects it to understand where and how the animal enters.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
12 Dec. 2024
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Any time an agricultural producer or horse owner or home gardener has a persistent issue with dangerous or destructive animals — skunks denning under a shed, raccoons raiding a chicken coop, bears gorging in a vineyard — Chandler can assist, either with advice or, if necessary, direct intervention.—
Malcolm Brooks Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Zak Mouton,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The comet passed between the sun and Earth in late September and October, so light diffracted (bent around) by dust grains in the tail, which were concentrated in the direction of Earth.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Focus on magnesium-rich foods like leafy green vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN,
Health,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The number of ads displayed has grown, the way Google ranks content is constantly changing to provide a better user experience, and rich snippets of text from websites began appearing in result pages several years ago.—
Nick Brown,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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After all, who needs a spike in real-time viewership when millions will watch it in snippets anyway?—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This could include, but is not limited to, major vermin contamination.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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That system continued until 1963, when the species was classified as vermin, except there were no longer cash rewards and also no limit to the number of lions that could be killed.—
Malcolm Brooks Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Zak Mouton,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Crumbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crumbs. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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