crud
Example Sentences
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We’re merely a society trained to lap up the crud served up to us on a platter just because it’s sitting there, screaming at us from the autoplay feature in Netflix’s infuriating user interface.
From Salon • Dec. 21, 2024
It is not just a renovation after the fire, but a complete overhaul including removing decades of crud and soot built up since the last restoration.
From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024
Even before COVID, a good mask would help save your lungs from the Coachella crud, especially on the long, dusty walks to and from the parking lot.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2024
“I suspect the internet is going to be filled with crud just all over the place,” Chris Albon told me.
From New York Times • Jul. 18, 2023
“I don’t know what the cruddy crud it is.”
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.