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as in specks
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 particles
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
Chewy coconut, crunchy cashew crumbs, lots of caramel goo interspersed with chocolate goo.
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Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
Cover and pulse until crumbs form.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
Food and Drinks Eating in bed is seldom recommended, creating stains and crumbs.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
Fried vegetables are prepared in hot oil and often covered in bread crumbs.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026
Vacuum under the couch cushions, where crumbs and coins have been hiding since last spring.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Vacuum under couch cushions, where crumbs and coins have a way of hiding.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
So a lot of it was just trying to get crumbs.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
The topping is fresh strawberries, lemon crumbs made from lemon gelatin, and whipped topping.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
Cover and pulse until crumbs form.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
Food and Drinks Eating in bed is seldom recommended, creating stains and crumbs.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
Fried vegetables are prepared in hot oil and often covered in bread crumbs.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026
Vacuum under the couch cushions, where crumbs and coins have been hiding since last spring.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Vacuum under couch cushions, where crumbs and coins have a way of hiding.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
So a lot of it was just trying to get crumbs.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
The topping is fresh strawberries, lemon crumbs made from lemon gelatin, and whipped topping.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crumbs
Noun
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Featuring bolder, thicker spots at the top and more refined, micro specks down the skirt, this mini dress makes all-day, fashionable wear easier than ever.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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Silvery or mottled patches on leaves, brown or distorted petal edges, dark specks (feces) or flower buds that fail to open are signs of thrips.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The rapid breakdown and spread of air particles can cause thunderstorm asthma.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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Nanoplastics are the very smallest particles, about 1,000th the average width of a human hair, and are most likely to get inside the human body.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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This was just the beginning of us young anarchists becoming judgmental jerks.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the new sequel, Grace teams with her estranged younger sister, Faith (Kathryn Newton), as they’re hunted by four elite families full of murderous jerks scrambling to become the High Seat of a Council that controls the world.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some splashes of color help enliven it too.—
Adam Williams
April 23,
New Atlas,
23 Apr. 2026
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Naturally, the color palette revolves around a joyful, beachy vibe—all designed in shades of pink, citrus, and red, with splashes of leopard prints and snake textures.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
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Its design, crafted by Russell Sage Studio, is meant to be an on-the-nose reflection of the distillery's famed product, with bronzy walls the color of its single malt, and a ceiling painted to look like barley, reflecting the morning dew with flecks of gold throughout.—
Alessandra Amodio,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Berber carpet Berber is a type of loop pile carpet with flecks of color.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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How To Use Banana Peels In Your Garden Since banana peels do contain healthy nutrients your garden needs, learning how to use them in your garden can keep the food scraps out of landfills and give plants a boost.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Orange County Public Health Services did not find just one mouse sniffing around for scraps.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, Ed Sheeran slipped behind the counter, gamely slinging dogs and taking his fair share of abuse from the staff.—
Jimmy Jellinek,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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The state law relies on federal oversight, but even those who meet USDA standards can breed dogs in conditions that would shock most of us.—
Annie Hornish,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Crumbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crumbs. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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