1
as in shred
a very small amount
a neglected dog who is desperate for any crumb of affection he might get from strangers
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2
as in speck
a very small piece
eating pretzels in bed got crumbs between the sheets
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3
as in bastard
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 crumb
Using a pastry blender, cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
The fish can be prepared several ways, but the overwhelming favorite method is to dredge chunks of snook in bread crumbs and fry them.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Equipped with two suction modes and 45,000 pascals of power, this vacuum cleaner easily sucks up dirt, crumbs, dust, debris, and other daily messes from carpets, tile, and hardwood flooring.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 22 to 27 minutes, rotating pan halfway through baking.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 2 Feb. 2026
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Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
The fish can be prepared several ways, but the overwhelming favorite method is to dredge chunks of snook in bread crumbs and fry them.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Equipped with two suction modes and 45,000 pascals of power, this vacuum cleaner easily sucks up dirt, crumbs, dust, debris, and other daily messes from carpets, tile, and hardwood flooring.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 22 to 27 minutes, rotating pan halfway through baking.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crumb
Noun
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Here’s a guy who dominates on the field every Sunday talking openly about love, poetry and the person who inspires him most, without a shred of self-consciousness.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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But the detective on his tail (Motsi Tekateka) never confronts him with a shred of evidence.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Tiny beads of blood had seeped out and dried into tiny specks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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Here indeed was a dense speck of wilderness under preserve.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The bit of glimmer is echoed in subtle flecks on the dancers’ shimmery white unitards.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The novel is famously austere, with mere glimmers of physical intimacy.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That, plus distinct green (herbs) and black (pepper) flecks, made this contender feel higher-end, inspiring us to declare Trader Joe’s the best ranch dressing overall.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Feb. 2026
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As Dracula, Jones is giddy and joyous with flecks of depravity bursting through as the plot expands to include his ethereal bond with Harker’s fiancée, Mina Murray (also Bleu).—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Feb. 2026
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Tony's Jamaican Food Curry goat, oxtail and jerk chicken are a few of the traditional Jamaican specialties served at this friendly Pflugerville restaurant and East Austin food truck.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 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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Simple additions to meals, like sprinkling chia on yogurt, can easily boost your intake.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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Allow to cool before sprinkling, if desired, with powdered sugar or melt additional chocolate chips with a touch of water and drizzle over cake.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Filtration system Vacuum cleaners have filters that can trap tiny dirt and dust particles, preventing them from escaping into the air or vacuum.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Under previous standards, only the first liter of water that came out of a faucet in a residential unit would be sampled to test for lead particles — but now, both the first and fifth liters of water must be sampled.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Pet stations and small lawns for playing are located on both the north and south ends of the resort, and dogs can always hang out on the pool deck (but can’t swim) or at the private beach.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Your dog's bowl should be at least a bit taller than the planter, so that your dog can easily drink from it.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Crumb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crumb. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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