crumbs

plural of crumb
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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. 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
  • This intense flare, which has not been observed in over a decade, is helping researchers understand particles.
    Interesting Engineering, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Packed with micro-fine exfoliating particles, Curlsmith Wash & Scrub Clarifying Detox Shampoo gently buffs away buildup and excess oils that can weigh down your curls, leaving your scalp feeling light and refreshed.
    Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Attention, littles: Ms. Rachel is on her way to Netflix!
    DeVonne Goode, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Ready for Fed The S&P 500 ended Tuesday little changed as traders await the Federal Reserve’s key interest rate cut decision (more on that below).
    Michele Luhn, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • In the last few years, perhaps after an adaptive mutation, bird flu has jumped to a wide number of mammal species, including seals, bears, skunks, foxes, cougars, bobcats, dolphins and even a polar bear.
    Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Spera said the animals included rabbits, chickens, a duck, a skunk, a dove and two cats.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The comet passed between the sun and Earth in late September and October, so light diffracted (bent around) by dust grains in the tail, which were concentrated in the direction of Earth.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Focus on magnesium-rich foods like leafy green vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • This could include, but is not limited to, major vermin contamination.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Inspections over the past two years have shown infestations of vermin and insects in dorms, as well as the kitchen.
    Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025

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“Crumbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crumbs. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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