1
as in splashes
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 specks
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
Owners are advised to be proactive about counter-surfing by never leaving food or crumbs out, as even small amounts can cause a pup to develop a bad habit.
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Best Amazon Prime Day Vacuum Deals Between pet hair, crumbs on the floor, and dust and dirt from daily traction, equip your home with a good vacuum to tackle it all.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Black+Decker Dustbuster Handheld Vacuum Different messes require different cleaning tools, and this Black+Decker handheld vacuum sweeps up dirt, debris, crumbs, and dust from furniture, car seats, stair corners, and other hidden nooks and crannies.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Restaurants are revolving doors of people and food, the perfect circumstances for bacteria to grow and lurking cockroaches to build a nest among food crumbs and scraps.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Taking a minute to clear crumbs, water spots, or dust instantly makes these areas feel cleaner and more inviting.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Keeping a tidy home often feels like a never-ending list of chores, from sweeping up crumbs after dinner to deep cleaning bathtubs and baseboards.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
But Democrats can't settle for crumbs here.
—Nik Popli, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
These crumbs of what seems like kindness can keep people hooked on the hope that the narcissist has the potential to change, which experts is highly unlikely.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Best Amazon Prime Day Vacuum Deals Between pet hair, crumbs on the floor, and dust and dirt from daily traction, equip your home with a good vacuum to tackle it all.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Black+Decker Dustbuster Handheld Vacuum Different messes require different cleaning tools, and this Black+Decker handheld vacuum sweeps up dirt, debris, crumbs, and dust from furniture, car seats, stair corners, and other hidden nooks and crannies.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Restaurants are revolving doors of people and food, the perfect circumstances for bacteria to grow and lurking cockroaches to build a nest among food crumbs and scraps.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Taking a minute to clear crumbs, water spots, or dust instantly makes these areas feel cleaner and more inviting.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Keeping a tidy home often feels like a never-ending list of chores, from sweeping up crumbs after dinner to deep cleaning bathtubs and baseboards.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
But Democrats can't settle for crumbs here.
—Nik Popli, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
These crumbs of what seems like kindness can keep people hooked on the hope that the narcissist has the potential to change, which experts is highly unlikely.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crumbs
Noun
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The cooler is built to handle sun, sand, and splashes with a UV-resistant exterior and crushproof interior walls.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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From a bleak job hunt upon her arrival in 2016 to undergoing treatment for her second bout with breast cancer during the uncertainty and fear of COVID, Davis recalls her journey through raw vulnerability and splashes of humor.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
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The pattern is a brownish batik produced by specks of tobacco.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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After a few days’ travel, some of the specks landed on a buoy floating in the North Atlantic off the coast of French Guyana.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The sequel sees Odenkirk’s Hutch Mansell attempt to take a family vacation, only to cross paths with violent jerks played by Colin Hanks and Sharon Stone.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
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The mechanism feels smooth and sturdy—no awkward jerks or wobbles.—
Zoë Sessums,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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The small, icy world is home to water-spouting geysers that spew vapor and ice particles into space – offering a tangible clue to its subsurface saltwater ocean.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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For now, virtual particles are our best way to describe how particles behave.—
Dipangkar Dutta,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But these low-risk hi jinx will encourage your own littles to try new things and take chances for the adventure of learning and saving friends.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
24 Sep. 2025
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The pattern continues without the game, with the introduction of Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke doing little to improve things.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Yes, these flecks are seeds that were once inside of a vanilla bean, confirms Britton.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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This uncanny coincidence — that the Earth’s radiation lines up with the energies of carbon dioxide’s mixed vibrational/rotational quantum state — is how this tiny trace of molecules, mere flecks in the air, completely dominates our climate.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 2-year-old appears to have gotten out into the backyard and opened a kennel where two Rottweilers were being kept, allowing the dogs to get out and attack him, the Valdosta Police Department said in a statement.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The ‘dogs’ proved so popular, in fact, that the 1966 World Cup group game between France and Uruguay had to be moved across London to White City as Wembley’s owners refused to cancel its regular Friday night meeting.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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During a season when even the most successful night of the year is marred by a devastating injury to the team’s best player, there are still glimmers of hope for the Dolphins.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Baker wisely doesn’t attempt to write entirely in Austen’s wry style, but glimmers do peek through.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Crumbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crumbs. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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