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noun

ˈkräp How to pronounce crop (audio)
Definition of cropnext
1
as in harvest
the quantity of an animal or vegetable product gathered at the end of a season the wheat crop is going to be exceptionally large this year

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2
as in batch
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit the school's latest crop of graduates is its most academically gifted so far

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crop

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verb

1
as in to grow
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care a family that's been cropping potatoes on that piece of land for generations

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2
as in to shave
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument grass cropped short by repeated grazing cropped the painting to fit the frame

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Recent Examples of crop
Noun
The federal program was geared toward smaller farming states that grow more specialty crops and don’t typically benefit from federal aid in the same ways as larger commodity producers. — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026 Breadfruit isn’t the only once-tropical crop that’s gained a toehold in South Florida. — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Verb
Thus the image is both cropped at the top and bottom and blown up in a way that increases the grain and softness. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 21 July 2026 With their 24-inch petite and 26-inch regular options, these are slightly cropped for a more casual look. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for crop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crop
  1. harvest
  2. batch
  3. grow
  4. shave
  5. group
  6. cultivate
  7. cut
  8. grouping
Noun
  • Prices reached record highs over the past two years, triggered by adverse weather conditions and poor cocoa harvests that pushed chocolate costs higher and dampened consumer sentiment.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 27 July 2026
  • Instead, material that used to fertilize farms accumulated in urban streets, rivers and sewers, while rural soils grew steadily poorer with each harvest.
    — Edward D. Melillo, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Definition of harvest
Noun
  • SpaceX has sent yet another batch of its Starlink internet satellites into orbit.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Dim the lights, put all phones in a basket by the door, order pizza, or pop a fresh batch of popcorn in the microwave.
    — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 July 2026
Definition of batch
Verb
  • The growing satellite problem Ever since SpaceX first started launching its Starlink internet satellites in 2019, astronomers have voiced their frustration and concern over the growing satellite problem.
    — Chris Young July 28, Refractor, 28 July 2026
  • In an update Monday morning, the Cal Fire Santa Clara Unit said the blaze did not grow overnight and was 40% contained.
    — Jason Green, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Definition of grow
Verb
  • Company demo footage also shows the reverse gear doubling as a cleanup tool, letting the mower retrace a path to shave down long grass more than twice its own height.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 July 2026
  • That pattern is your case for a warranty claim — not a reason to shave more aggressively.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of shave
Noun
  • Prepare for a wait—on busy weekends, this casual spot attracts a crowd, with waits up to two hours for groups.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • That message tells us so much about Shai and his standing in the group.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 July 2026
Definition of group
Verb
  • Leaders must cultivate environments where staff feel valued and heard, connecting them to purpose.
    — Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The couple and their families aside, wedding guests too feel the need to cultivate the perfect wardrobe, spending on several new pieces every season.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of cultivate
Verb
  • At the same time, the data shows, courts have severely cut the length of time many people are getting to prepare for complex immigration proceedings, from about six months to often just a little more than a month.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Using a paring knife, mark a smaller square inside each pastry square, leaving a 1/2 inch border (do not cut all the way through the dough).
    — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of cut
Noun
  • In November 2017 India, Australia, Japan, and the United States revived the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or the Quad, an informal strategic grouping widely viewed as a response to China’s expanding footprint in the Indo-Pacific region.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
  • The most successful arrangements typically share a common thread, whether that’s a similar material, finish, color palette, or overall mood, while still incorporating enough variation to keep the grouping feeling relaxed and layered.
    — Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
Definition of grouping

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