as in nerve
shameless boldness
the grandchildren had the crust to ask for more money after wasting the first handout
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Recent Examples of crust
Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Cook the mushrooms in bacon drippings, then combine with eggs, bacon, green onions, thyme, and cheese to fill a flaky, buttery pastry crust.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
While tubing mascaras offer some of the most popular no-clump formulas, other options rely on thin lash combs and hydrating ingredients to ensure that your makeup doesn’t crust up during application.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Felina’s specialty is a thin-crust pizza called Tonda Romana.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Cook the mushrooms in bacon drippings, then combine with eggs, bacon, green onions, thyme, and cheese to fill a flaky, buttery pastry crust.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
During the first few days, normal symptoms such as crusting and redness may happen.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
While tubing mascaras offer some of the most popular no-clump formulas, other options rely on thin lash combs and hydrating ingredients to ensure that your makeup doesn’t crust up during application.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crust
Noun
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But then comes the skiing, which is typically more nerve-wracking and stressful and woowee!—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
3 Mar. 2026
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The resulting video with White hit a nerve.—
Ryan Brennan
March 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The cul-de-sac at Cooke Circle in Plymouth is caked in more than a foot of snow, and neighbors say a plow has yet to come through.—
Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Tests showed one product named Bama Slamma – a flower caked in a white powder – contained 13 times the legal limit for THC, two times the Michigan and Minnesota limit for mold, and two types of funguses, both of which are banned in Michigan cannabis.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Imagine having the gall to besmirch the name of a young mother killed for trying to speak up for her neighbors or of an ICU nurse shot in the back for trying to tend to a woman who had been pepper-sprayed in the face.—
Sasha Abramsky,
Washington Post,
2 Feb. 2026
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The documents that Dooley was now handling were barely yellowed, their edges lightly frayed, the oak gall ink ranging from brown to black.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Grainy mustard smeared on a chunk of corned beef is delicious too.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2026
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This helps remove dirt, dust, skin cells, pet hair, and other debris that could otherwise smear during the wet cleaning.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Too few compliments make kids feel slighted, while too many can inspire arrogance.—
Wayne Parker,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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Adam McKay’s toxically smug dissection of Dick Cheney fails to take the full measure of this monstrous vice-president, but even so, Bale taps into something elemental about the man’s arrogance and domineering personality.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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Flavored with fresh garlic, ginger, and warm spices like garam masala and Kashmiri chile powder, the yogurt coats every nook and cranny of the vegetables, helping each floret develop beautiful caramelization.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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Rice protein can also coat the hair and provide a light protective barrier, helping retain moisture and resulting in less frizzy hair overall.—
Eden Stuart,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The baklava Wellington is filled with pork belly and served with romesco sauce.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Consumers are advised not to use the sauce, to discard it, and to contact the company for a full refund.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Per photos shared by People, Brown made a dazzling entrance in Soho in a white halterneck dress that was encrusted with sequins and trimmed with delicate eyelash lace.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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As the salmon blackens in a skillet, the spices awaken, encrusting the fish in peppery piquant.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Crust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crust. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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