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
Laura Paddison, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
The Oven To 350 Have your unbaked pie crust at the ready.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Mystery in the Pacific Ocean Dominik Koll, a postdoctoral researcher with TUD Dresden University of Technology, was searching for signs of stardust in the ferromanganese crust at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Feb. 2025
An even layer of butter on the entire slice is the secret to an evenly crisp crust.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The gas forms naturally through many processes, including radioactive decay in the crust.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
The Oven To 350 Have your unbaked pie crust at the ready.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Mystery in the Pacific Ocean Dominik Koll, a postdoctoral researcher with TUD Dresden University of Technology, was searching for signs of stardust in the ferromanganese crust at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Feb. 2025
An even layer of butter on the entire slice is the secret to an evenly crisp crust.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crust
Noun
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Neuropathy is a debilitating type of pain caused by injury or damage to nerves.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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Connecting with others who have MS has proved 'really cathartic' Scout assists with Blair’s balance and eases her nerves about being in public.—
Erin Jensen,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The property was seemingly spared by the fire; however, it was caked in a cocktail of soot, ash and other unknown chemicals from firefighting efforts and burned homes.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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The floor of the check-in station was caked with dry, cracked gray mud and crinkled leaves early this month.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 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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Carbs Before bed, the best carbohydrate options are complex carbs and whole foods, like a piece of whole-grain toast smeared with avocado or a banana with almond butter.—
Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD,
Verywell Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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Soap removes sticky spills, smeared food or mud; bleach might take out the stains left once the crud is gone.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But what unfolded in the White House on Friday was a striking departure—an unprecedented display of hostility, arrogance, and political theater that raises serious concerns about America's global leadership.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Reportedly, Tulip mastermind Charles Hegel (played with perfect measure of condescending arrogance by Josh Brener) has died in Kenya, and took with him all the necessary passwords needed to access the accounts of his many investors.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The middle portion of the dress, which stretched from her left bust to her right leg, was coated in yellow and white rhinestones.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Similar to brands like Stanley and Yeti, Hydro Flask water bottles are vacuum insulated and made from stainless steel that’s coated in a host of eye-catching colors.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The experimentation led itself naturally to sushi paired with cream cheese, or mayonnaise, or other types of cream sauces—a departure from the subtle flavors of traditional Japanese cuisine.—
Tim Mak,
Bon Appétit,
6 Mar. 2025
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Here’s our ranking Taste-Off: The best (and worst) pre- and probiotic sodas in local markets While the smoke note is welcome, these chewy shreds taste old, and the sauce is unpleasantly pasty.—
Jolene Thym,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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 12 Mar. 2025.
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