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
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.
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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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A past winner of the best men’s frontside skis, the Nordica Enforcer 94 is a heavy hitter across flotation, crud performance, and balance of skills/versatility.
—Lauren Levy, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2024
He was prepared for Will Smith running up and slapping the crud out of somebody.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 12 May 2024
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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
Read the full review here: The Best Frontside Skis of 2025, Ranked
Nordica Enforcer 94 Skis for $450 ($800)
$450 at Evo
A past winner of the best men’s frontside skis, the Nordica Enforcer 94 is a heavy hitter across flotation, crud performance, and balance of skills/versatility.
—Lauren Levy, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2024
He was prepared for Will Smith running up and slapping the crud out of somebody.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 12 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crud
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Cat Construction Little Machines 5-Pack $10 $5 at Amazon Remember how kids love digging in the dirt?—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 May 2025
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For myself, starting from a flat-footed stop in the dirt, that 60 came in about seven seconds.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Magic are turning these games into the grind and the Celtics are getting stuck in the muck — just like the Cleveland Cavaliers last year when the Magic took them to seven games before bowing out in the first round of the playoffs.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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That would reduce risks of toxic metals and chemicals in the muck from getting back into the water.—
Timothy B. Wheeler,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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But this Ron Howard was an alternate universe version of Ron Howard, who instead of being notoriously nice, is sort of a jerk.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Someone actually just said to me that all the men in the book are jerks.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Russia and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have launched intelligence missions right here on U.S. soil as the CCP has instigated an economic chokehold on South American countries through its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and corruption.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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For now, the researchers have left the ship in situ, partially covering it with original soil and squeezing wet sponges onto it to preserve moisture.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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The remains were found by two men who were running their dogs and looking for rocks, according to DNASolves.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
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
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No area of any economy may have more sludge than tariff classification.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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There’s no scientific evidence these products are effective in dissolving sludge or keeping these tiny pests away, says Oi.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Clown Alert This post is a scaredy-cat guide designed mostly for viewers who suffer from flight anxiety, but some people are scared of clowns too.—
Anne Victoria Clark,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
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The teaser does feature a glimpse at Calypso, the man who hosts the tournament, as well as a signature laugh from Sweet Tooth the terrifying clown.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
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Wash away stacks of gunk, grime and sticky messes with ease.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Especially hard-water deposits, residue, and other gunk that can build up over time in your coffee maker.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Crud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crud. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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