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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3
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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On the moon and Mars, dust particles are very sharp.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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At higher heights, the water mixed with the particles more, creating a stronger brew.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Shop jewelry, dress-up pieces, crafts—like this beading kit—for littles of all ages.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2025
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Even Williams’ performance does little to flesh her out.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Weasels, skunks, possum, snakes (to eat eggs), and all sorts of other common creatures will become regular visitors to your yard, mostly at night.—
Sal Gilbertie,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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It has been detected in 40 wild mammal species in 36 states, killing bears, harbor seals, foxes, squirrels and skunks, among other creatures.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Pairing seitan with nutrient-dense, low-sodium foods like vegetables, grains, and legumes can help create a balanced meal.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
28 Jan. 2025
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But alcohol is an ancient and natural beverage, made by fermenting grains, fruits, or vegetables—all of which are part of a balanced diet in their original forms.—
Jamie Ducharme,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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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Because bigger vermin moved their sleeping bags into The Tent. Rodents left 30 pieces of poop under the three-compartment sink, another 30 under the counter with the hot dog holding unit and 15 on the counter with the fries fryer.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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This could include, but is not limited to, major vermin contamination.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Crumbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crumbs. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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