crumbs

plural of crumb
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Recent Examples of crumbs Bake in preheated oven until until wooden pick inserted in center comes out with some moist crumbs attached, about 35 minutes. Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024 The robot vacuum and mop seamlessly moves from room to room, hoovering dirt, dust and crumbs along the way. Catherine Garcia, theweek, 3 Dec. 2024 Sweep away dirt and crumbs (without ever lifting a finger) with an iRobot Roomba Vac, which is more than $100 off during Black Friday. Laura Lu, Ms, Health, 29 Nov. 2024 The smart vacuum sucks up dirt, crumbs, dust, and debris from hard floors and carpets while avoiding furniture and ledges. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024 Sick of picking up crumbs with your fingers? Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024 Spray a clean cloth with a gentle, all-purpose cleaner and do a quick wipe down each week so that small drips and crumbs don't build up. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024 Sometimes, admittedly, a few crumbs and bits of wilting lettuce migrate their way to the front. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024 Top it with mashed potatoes and leftover bread smashed into crumbs. Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crumbs
Noun
  • To remove dirt or mud stains from carpet, let the area dry completely first, then vacuum to remove any loose particles.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This suggests that there may be unknown forces or particles at play, which could be influencing the universe’s expansion.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • But what if your littles have five years between them, like ours—or if your family included an even broader age range?
    Tanveer Badal, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Some sea creatures manifest that may frighten the littles.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 26 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Species observed slipping through those 4-inch slots at least once included striped skunk, gray fox, raccoon, bobcat, coyote and javelina.
    Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
  • People and domestic animals should always avoid physical contact with wild animals — raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats, coyotes — which carry a higher risk of human exposure and a need for rabies post-exposure treatment, the agency said.
    Brian Bell, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024
Noun
  • Additionally, ensuring a good mix of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins supports brain and vascular health.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Small changes, like adding more fruits, vegetables and whole grains to your meals, can make a big difference.
    Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Not literal strings, of course — but tiny loops or snippets of vibrating energy.
    Tom Siegfried, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Their owner has been sharing snippets of their lives on TikTok since Marlin, the eldest Labrador, was welcomed into their family.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Federal lawmakers slowed investing in public housing as people of color moved in, leaving homes with mold, vermin, and other health hazards.
    Tribune News Service, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Trump has vowed to deport millions of undocumented migrants, calling many of them rapists, vermin and murderers.
    Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024

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“Crumbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crumbs. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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