Definitions

crumbs

NOUN

tiny bit, morsel

Synonyms

STRONG

atom dab dash dram drop grain iota jot mite ounce particle pinch scrap seed shred sliver smidgen snippet speck

WEAK

soupçon

Antonyms

STRONG

glob lot

Example Sentences

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“The only thing I thought was, ‘I need to clean up these crumbs.’”

From Los Angeles Times

And each year, when the twinkling holiday lights fade to a hazy glow and the gingerbread is nothing more than crumbs, I thank copyright law for giving me my favorite Christmas tradition: Ebony Scrooge.

From Salon

This is food designed to meet you where you are, whether that’s a weeknight spiral, a crowded table or a quiet morning with coffee and crumbs.

From Salon

Rather than wait around for crumbs from their children, parents should get on with their lives.

From The Wall Street Journal

The crumbs of comfort wouldn't feed a sparrow right now.

From BBC