1
as in dirt
foul matter that mars the purity or cleanliness of something
you must have stepped in something, because there's crud all over your shoe
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2
as in bastard
slang
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
I don't care how hip that clothing store is, their employees behave like absolute cruds
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Recent Examples of crud
Too much crud on the vents can also affect the performance of your air fryer.
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Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2025
Robinson is a bit of a projection but Hall put up big stats for a crud team last year.
—Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic, 13 Aug. 2024
Testers pushed its limits in nearly every type of terrain—ripping on groomers, bombing through crud, and sucking up bumps—and awarded the Ranger 96 the highest versatility score by a long shot, which is, of course, what this category is all about.
—Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Make your own cleaner, brush it on your records with a cheap paintbrush, and suck up the crud.
—Parker Hall, WIRED, 24 July 2021
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Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2025
Robinson is a bit of a projection but Hall put up big stats for a crud team last year.
—Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic, 13 Aug. 2024
Testers pushed its limits in nearly every type of terrain—ripping on groomers, bombing through crud, and sucking up bumps—and awarded the Ranger 96 the highest versatility score by a long shot, which is, of course, what this category is all about.
—Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Make your own cleaner, brush it on your records with a cheap paintbrush, and suck up the crud.
—Parker Hall, WIRED, 24 July 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crud
Noun
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Unexpected grave goods The dirt block went through CT scans and X-rays at the University of Bradford before being sent to the York Archaeological Trust for a deeper analysis in November.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Every day, as my colleague Thomas Curwen described it a few years ago, the big rigs take a shortcut through a small Wilmington neighborhood, sending out dirt and noise and diesel fumes.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Over time, these items amass dirt, debris, muck, and odors.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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Sovereignty’s Kentucky Derby victory in the muck at Churchill Downs sparked curiosity over whether the colt can build on his signature win over a possibly drier, faster surface on the Triple Crown trail.—
Gary B. Graves,
Baltimore Sun,
4 May 2025
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Trump calls Bruce Springsteen a 'jerk': The president slapped back after the musician voiced criticism at concertNeed a break?—
Chris Jordan,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Millions of readers follow along for her advice on work quandaries big and small, from dealing with office jerks to quitting a toxic job.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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Source: University of Manchester Graphic: Renée Rigdon, CNN Aspergillus fungi grow like small filaments in soils all over the world.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Young stands remain uneven in age and composition, and soil and hydrological processes continue to reflect past disturbances.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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This included four search dogs, three doctors, a diving team and a water extraction contingent, Tunisia’s state news agency TAP reported.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN,
13 Sep. 2023
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According to LifeLine, the DeKalb shelter takes in 135 dogs a week on average.—
Jim Gaines,
ajc,
13 Sep. 2023
Noun
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However, trade classification is not the only contributor to trade sludge.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Pacific Palisades experienced a major intersection submerged in three feet of sludge, and roads near the Eaton Fire burn scar were overtaken by several feet of mud, trees, and vegetation.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Elves, insectoids, reptilians, aliens, gods, and clowns are all common.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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Fans can also look forward to performances by the iconic Silver Spurs Quadrille, the adorable antics of kids competing in Mutton Bustin’, and plenty of laughs courtesy of the ever-entertaining rodeo clowns.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 May 2025
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What you're left with is a mass of sticky gunk which slowly thickens and then dries out, creating what the expert says is a rock-solid clog.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2025
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The non-drying, see-through patches are packed with hydrocolloids to draw out gunk from your blemishes and keep you from picking, pinching, and making every aspect of your breakout 100 times worse.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Crud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crud. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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