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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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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Quantum computing uses subatomic particles that can be both simultaneously.—
Felix Salmon,
Axios,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Parents of littles, there's an important recall to tell you about that might affect your child's car seat.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025
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Held in the hotel ballroom, adorned with festive decor, the tea starts with an array of sweets — from Oreo cheesecake to chocolate-berry kouign-amann, served with hot chocolate for the littles and a selection of teas for the adults — while a live pianist sets the mood.—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes,
30 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Cornell University’s Department of Public & Ecosystem Health expert Jenny Bloodgood told NBC News that she’s seen a fox, a skunk, a possum and a bobcat test positive for the virus in New York State, indicating the bug could be mutating.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Medium-sized animals like skunks, bobcats and foxes also did not vanish.—
Anton Sorokin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Whole grains like wheat and oats as well as pseudograins like quinoa.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
23 Dec. 2024
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Sources of magnesium include whole grains, leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and legumes.—
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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Her videos feature game-day glam transformations and snippets from her performances alongside her teammates on the field.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This could include, but is not limited to, major vermin contamination.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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Crops had to be cut, stacked, and heated in vats that attracted vermin and were a breeding ground for viruses.—
Omari Weekes,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Crumbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crumbs. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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