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
Victoria Corless, Space.com, 19 May 2025
Not only is the scalding water just below the surface of the thermal areas potentially deadly, but treading on the thin crust can also damage the fragile ecosystem, McClatchy News reported.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025
Bob McNally Contributor Bob McNally has been an outdoor writer since shortly after the earth’s crust cooled.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2025
The volcano is formed by a hot spot, an area in the Earth’s mantle where hot plumes of molten material rise upward into the crust, the University of Washington's College of the Environment said in an April blog post.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
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Noun
Imagine a slow-motion bubble of molten rock pressing upward beneath the surface, warping and cracking the crust above.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 19 May 2025
Not only is the scalding water just below the surface of the thermal areas potentially deadly, but treading on the thin crust can also damage the fragile ecosystem, McClatchy News reported.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025
Bob McNally Contributor Bob McNally has been an outdoor writer since shortly after the earth’s crust cooled.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2025
The volcano is formed by a hot spot, an area in the Earth’s mantle where hot plumes of molten material rise upward into the crust, the University of Washington's College of the Environment said in an April blog post.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crust
Noun
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Calcium keeps your bones, muscles, heart, and nerves working properly, but many adults do not get enough.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2025
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Potassium: Supports blood pressure and muscle and nerve function.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
11 June 2025
Verb
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The technology in the foundation allows it to be worn all day without separating, caking up, or wearing down.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
9 June 2025
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Think all-day wear that doesn’t cake, crack, or disappear before your day is done.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The members of my party have the gall to request several of these demonic items from the livid waiter.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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Lia Thomas stole a medal through deceit, and this rag has the gall to call him a 'champion'?—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Like Mamdani and other politicians that have held a steady opposition to Cuomo, Lander has spent plenty of time smearing the former governor.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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As if this dramatic moment was not enough, ACT-UP member Mark Chaney took it upon himself to splash and smear several vials of a red liquid onto the door of the City Council chambers.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The film sardonically conjures a golden age of interventionist arrogance.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2025
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Here are the more common ways insecurities can manifest themselves: • Confidence will turn into arrogance.—
Bill English,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Scherzinger’s face was contoured and coated in a warm bronzer to match the shimmery sunset shadow on her eyes.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Hold cake square over bowl of glaze and, using a small ladle or a serving spoon, ladle glaze all over cake square, making sure to coat all sides.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Chipotle is introducing its first new dip in five years, the Mexican fast food chain announced Monday. Called Adobe Ranch, the new dipping sauce flavor will be available at Chipotle restaurants beginning on June 17.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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Filipino American Desserts Remixed Fish sauce, frozen calamansi juice, shredded coconut, and minatamis na bao (coconut jam) are staple ingredients for those looking to master Balingit’s playful yet seriously delicious desserts.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
Verb
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High ceilings stretched above me, encrusted with mouldings of flowers and faces, while garlands, angels, and Ionic columns flocked the dirty, peeling walls.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
12 Mar. 2025
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His Lifestyle Flyback Chronograph RM 72-01 is encrusted with diamonds set in white gold and features a green rubber strap.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Crust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crust. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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