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
Rachel Ringler, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
The Pilbara region includes some of the oldest continental crust found on Earth, with rocks of the Pilbara Craton dating around 3,8 to 2,7 billion years.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Early impact records are scarce thanks to billions of years of erosion, as well as the subduction of surface crust into the planet’s convecting mantle.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
Ancient Celestial Objects Likely Carved Two Grand Canyons on the Moon's Surface
Probing the Moon's Crust
Earlier unsuccessful efforts tried to hammer probes into the Moon’s crust.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Apfelbaum is also scouring her archives for recipes that are less egg-reliant, such as a Nutella tart with a macaroon crust.
—Rachel Ringler, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
The Pilbara region includes some of the oldest continental crust found on Earth, with rocks of the Pilbara Craton dating around 3,8 to 2,7 billion years.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Early impact records are scarce thanks to billions of years of erosion, as well as the subduction of surface crust into the planet’s convecting mantle.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
Ancient Celestial Objects Likely Carved Two Grand Canyons on the Moon's Surface
Probing the Moon's Crust
Earlier unsuccessful efforts tried to hammer probes into the Moon’s crust.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crust
Noun
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Avanti had also gradually developed a crooked smile — the result, Dr. Lee tells PEOPLE, of the tumor invading the nerves in her neck.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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The song played a pivotal part in Gaga: Five Foot Two, her 2017 Netflix documentary, where its mixed reception seemed to strike a nerve with her.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Equipment also includes a device to eliminate pesky lunar dusk, which has caked spacesuits and equipment in earlier lunar visits.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
3 Mar. 2025
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Blush is Life is light, airy, and definitely doesn't cake or settle into texture like other powder blushes tend to do.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Our study also identified other risks, including low blood pressure, sleep problems, headaches, formation of kidney stones, and gall bladder disease and diseases associated with the bile ducts.—
Ziyad Al-Aly,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2025
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Coordinators have rarely had the gall to try to run it in those spots, but the Lions did and scored.—
Alec Lewis,
The Athletic,
1 Jan. 2025
Verb
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There is no music in the teaser, and the only action comes with j-hope stands up and an unseen hand smears his face with white paint as the song’s title pops up on screen.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
19 Mar. 2025
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Now, finally, parents have an ally in the White House—rather than an administration working hand in glove with activist organizations to smear them and chill their political participation.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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The toxic combination of Trump’s pro-Russia leanings, Vice President J. D. Vance’s arrogance and condescension, and Musk’s sad case of advanced poster’s disease have tanked America’s reputation among its traditional allies.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
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But jealousy and arrogance get the best of Hamilton, who insinuates himself into the defense team, believing this action will help his political and financial setbacks.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Stir in drained pasta, basil, and lemon zest until coated, adding the remaining 1/4 cup cooking water (about 1 tablespoon at a time) to loosen sauce as needed.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
17 Mar. 2025
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Cover with nonstick foil or foil coated in nonstick spray.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The fried chicken chain is offering a new Dunk It Bucket, which includes two Original Recipe Tenders, one individual size of Secret Recipe Fries, five Mashed Potato Poppers, and your choice of three KFC sauces for $7.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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The all-day menu fuses Mediterranean and Asian flavors, highlighting Malagasy ingredients (think giant trevally served with XO sauce).—
Jen Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Mar. 2025
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Additional accent stones are encrusted into each side of the band to create a majestic-looking piece that sparkles in the sunlight.—
Theresa Holland,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2023
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The statement jewelry also supported a large coin pendant, which was encrusted in a plate of diamonds and emeralds.—
Chelsey Sanchez,
Harper's BAZAAR,
9 June 2023
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“Crust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crust. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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