as in bears
an irritable and complaining person
you're always such a crab in the morning!
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as in complains
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
their two-year-old whined and crabbed for the whole car trip
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as in damages
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
crabbed the blossoming romance by becoming moody and demanding
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Recent Examples of crabs
Sarah Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
This waterfront spot has been a crustacean haven since 1955 and draws diners back for its famous garlic crabs.
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Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
The sideways walk of true crabs originated with a single ancestor.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Most aquatic animals swim but some also walk (crabs), jump (like a squirting scallop), and crawl (starfish, sea cucumbers).
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Their most striking characteristic is their human-like teeth designed to crunch through crabs and mollusks.
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Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
Hermit crabs tend to take tiny bites and eat slowly, so break up any food before feeding it to them.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
The small crabs and shrimp in the sargassum, which attract sea turtles and mahi mahi offshore, also can attract stingrays inshore.
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Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
All along the creek on both (sides) the crabs were moving.
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Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Noun
At low tide, the pools on Olympic beaches are rife with starfish and crabs.
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Sarah Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
This waterfront spot has been a crustacean haven since 1955 and draws diners back for its famous garlic crabs.
—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
The sideways walk of true crabs originated with a single ancestor.
—
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Most aquatic animals swim but some also walk (crabs), jump (like a squirting scallop), and crawl (starfish, sea cucumbers).
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Their most striking characteristic is their human-like teeth designed to crunch through crabs and mollusks.
—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
Hermit crabs tend to take tiny bites and eat slowly, so break up any food before feeding it to them.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
The small crabs and shrimp in the sargassum, which attract sea turtles and mahi mahi offshore, also can attract stingrays inshore.
—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
All along the creek on both (sides) the crabs were moving.
—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crabs
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Leave earbuds at home and make noise periodically so bears can avoid you.
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This burden—which no other legal industry bears—amplifies every force in Porter’s framework, turning thin margins into existential crises and making even modest missteps fatal.
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But today nobody complains about the cost of his castles.
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Never says a word, never complains about it, right?
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Dana Sue and Ronnie's strained relationship is exasperated by a fire that breaks out — accelerated by off-brand e-bikes Ronnie bought behind Dana Sue’s back and stored in their garage — and damages their house.
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Roslovic’s poor playoff showing severely damages his chances of earning an extension with the Oilers for next season and of a sizable deal elsewhere.
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However, the Lakers are complainers to begin with and have always gotten a favorable whistle.
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The pervasive popularity of the show and its creator will be the reason the complainers have no voice.
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Nothing screams summer like nautical stripes.
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Like why does Bravo think making the captions all different sizes screams Gen Z?
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Jacob Whitehead Homophobic chant mars Mexico’s win Before the World Cup, the Mexican football federation launched a campaign that featured the heroes of the country’s 1986 World Cup side.
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No sadness mars the purity of its paranoia.
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Casement windows swing out using cranks to open rather than sliding up or to the side on a track like standard windows.
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In any case, the TM-B defining feature is the software that sits between the cranks and the motor, shaping the whole cycling experience.
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Musselwhite punctuated the music with his harmonica trills and moans while his right knee bounced in time with the rhythms.
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As the video continues, one person can be heard yelling her name while the makeup artist moans in pain.
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“Crabs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crabs. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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