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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
Another admitted to brushing crumbs into the gap between the stove and counter as a child—only to be caught and made to pull the appliance out and deep-clean the entire area.
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Food that isn't too messy is preferred in order to minimize crumbs that could harm sensitive equipment or even get in the astronauts' eyes or lungs.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Be sure to keep your counters and floors clean and free of crumbs so insects don’t view your home as a hot spot.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Take the pro's advice and quickly sweep floors in these areas before going to bed in order to remove dust and crumbs.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
Bake cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, 75–85 minutes.
—Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
In a medium bowl combine cookie crumbs and ⅓ cup melted butter.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
With Thurman leaving no crumbs in her performance as the revenge-seeking matriarch of criminals, she is complimented by a talented ensemble of young actresses.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Food that isn't too messy is preferred in order to minimize crumbs that could harm sensitive equipment or even get in the astronauts' eyes or lungs.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Be sure to keep your counters and floors clean and free of crumbs so insects don’t view your home as a hot spot.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Take the pro's advice and quickly sweep floors in these areas before going to bed in order to remove dust and crumbs.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
Bake cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, 75–85 minutes.
—Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
In a medium bowl combine cookie crumbs and ⅓ cup melted butter.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
With Thurman leaving no crumbs in her performance as the revenge-seeking matriarch of criminals, she is complimented by a talented ensemble of young actresses.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crumbs
Noun
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Keep an eye out for tiny brown or orange specks, especially around door edges, undercarriage and seams.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Learning how to apply mascara correctly can level up your whole eye look—but without the proper technique, even the best mascara can leave you with clumps, smears, or black specks across your face.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Humans can breathe them in via particles in the air or ingest them through food and water.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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There are many potential triggers that can cause these symptoms, including particles in the air such as mold spores, dust, and certain chemicals.—
Lindsay Dodgson,
SELF,
2 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
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Smarmy jerks can get obscenely wealthy in this country just by managing other people’s money.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Braves didn’t make many offseason splashes but instead should get a lot of key players back to full health after a disastrous run of injuries throughout 2025.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The design here avoids ski-lodge clichés but maintains splendid common areas, including a cozy library and a grand lobby decorated with stone and wood finishes and splashes of rich red and orange hues.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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Using x-ray fluorescence spectrometry, scholars determined that the ancient off-white fluid was composed of calcite, huntite, and miniscule flecks of yellow orpiment, a highly toxic sulfide of arsenic that Egyptians also used in medicine to treat syphilis and malaria.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
9 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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Rescuers believe the feline had spent over a decade outdoors, surviving harsh winters sustained on scraps from nearby residents.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
30 Mar. 2026
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This is the first time the city’s office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency has offered assistance for organics recycling, which separates food scraps from other waste for processing into compost, a soil fertilizer.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Those who use the path with their dogs are encouraged to contact a veterinarian if a foxtail barb is found.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Given their disparate geographical locations, this suggested that dogs were already widespread across western Eurasia between 18,500 and 14,000 years ago, according to the study.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Crumbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crumbs. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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