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
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
Spread half of the red cream mixture over crust in pan.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Overturning small portions of Earth’s crust revealed tiny tube worm larvae as well as some tube worms that reached 1.6 feet (0.5 meter) long.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
DiGiorno Thanksgiving Pizza returning for a limited time DiGiorno's creation, introduced in 2023, puts traditional Thanksgiving dishes on a pizza crust with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 16 Oct. 2024
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Noun
One was chocolate with a chocolate cookie crust, a vanilla French meringue buttercream, and filled with chocolate crémeux.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
Spread half of the red cream mixture over crust in pan.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Overturning small portions of Earth’s crust revealed tiny tube worm larvae as well as some tube worms that reached 1.6 feet (0.5 meter) long.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
DiGiorno Thanksgiving Pizza returning for a limited time DiGiorno's creation, introduced in 2023, puts traditional Thanksgiving dishes on a pizza crust with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crust
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In another type of operation, surgeons implant a device into the chest that connects to an electrode in the neck, which stimulates a nerve that controls the tongue.Matt Fuchs, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
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While some surgeons routinely suction the jowls when contouring the jawline, others avoid them, staying below the jawbone and giving a wide berth to the delicate nerve.Jolene Edgar, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
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As Shogun was bathing in the glory of its record 18 wins at the Emmy Awards ceremony at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater in September, Japanese director Takeshi Fukunaga was caked in mud and sweat in a small village on Hokkaido.Gavin J Blair, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
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The unit was caked in grime that had accumulated over a significant amount of time, though what killed them was not immediately clear.Declan Gallagher and Chris Bellamy, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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And Big Government had the gall to charge me $35 to get in?Peter Rubin, Longreads, 19 Sep. 2024
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The females will then find a gall, or a growth on a plant caused by mites, insects or some other kind of infestation.Li Cohen, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2024
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Like most waterproof makeup products, these liners are designed to be more resistant to smearing caused by tears and sweat, according to cosmetic chemist Kelly Dobos.Sarah Han, Allure, 21 Nov. 2024
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Daniel Penny's defense team wants to 'smear' Jordan Neely in subway chokehold case, prosecutors say Additionally, some witnesses told police that Neely was yelling and harassing passengers on the train.Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024
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This can help alleviate concerns about potential arrogance or difficulty in adjusting to team dynamics. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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She's paired up with Xeni (voiced by Richard Ayoade), a daydream director looking to move up into the big leagues of nighttime dreams but has a lot of artistic arrogance.Christian Holub, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Its super-soft face fabric has kept me cozy on many chilly morning dog walks, and the fact that it’s coated with a non-fluorinated durable water repellent (DWR) is just gravy.Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
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The new speaker’s high-frequency unit shares similarities with the one used in the £5,000-per-pair Dovedale speakers, with a 25mm dome made with a fine fabric weave coated in a special damping material.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The yogurt sauce adds a tangy flavor that complements the rich lamb. 2.Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Classic roast turkey with turkey gravy is served with sea salt & cracked pepper green beans, creamy mashed russet potatoes, classic holiday herb stuffing and cranberry orange sauce.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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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 30 Nov. 2024.
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