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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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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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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
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
Direct relationships mean farmers capture more of the value their crops create.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Although some breeders recommend tail docking and ear cropping for medical reasons, these claims have not been substantiated; the procedures are purely aesthetic.
—Jane Sykes, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2026
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Noun
This summer staple is a warm-season crop that thrives in warm soil, full sun, and evenly moist, well-draining conditions.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
Direct relationships mean farmers capture more of the value their crops create.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Verb
With nearly 1,000 five-star reviews, these stretchy capri pants are beloved by petite travelers for their comfy waistband, deep front pockets, cropped 21-inch inseam, and no-fuss pull-on style.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Although some breeders recommend tail docking and ear cropping for medical reasons, these claims have not been substantiated; the procedures are purely aesthetic.
—Jane Sykes, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crop
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Seed potatoes ensure predictable harvests, unlike potatoes from true potato seeds.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
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Just keep in mind that encouraging young trees to rush into a harvest is not without its downsides.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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Bess defended the chief’s decision to reassign internal affairs investigators, saying the move was part of a broader batch of reassignments that Jones initiated seven weeks after becoming chief in September 2023.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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Anthony Ferrari of Ferrari Fisheries in West Sacramento has sold two batches locally to restaurants and consumers so far.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Glittering nuptial celebrations are growing domestically, those in the industry say.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 May 2026
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Amid a wave of momentum for women’s sports, the PWHL’s ultimate goal was to grow to 12 franchises.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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For an easy way to create Parmesan slices instead of grated cheese, simply use a potato peeler to shave thin strips directly from the wedge.—
Linda Gassenheimer,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
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One French director, Xavier Gens, told Reuters here that AI tools could have cut the visual effects budget of his Netflix hit Under Paris in half and shaved eight months off the schedule.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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August 23 – September 22 A group plan may start working better once someone turns the intention into an actual system.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
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Now that group – which already actively consisted of Cam Schlitter, an emerging ace in his own right, Rodón, Will Warren and Ryan Weathers – has a six-time All-Star back in the fold.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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Picking a pineapple in Upcountry In the 1960s, Hawaii produced 80 percent of the world’s pineapple—the fruit was synonymous with the state—and on the slopes of Haleakala, Maui Gold Pineapple was queen, cultivating 10,000 acres of the sweetest fruit around.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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Today, Fingerboard cultivates hemp, a type of cannabis that, unlike marijuana, is nonintoxicating and widely considered a wellness product.—
William Deffaa,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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The rooms Rooms are decorated in a cool, muted Pacific Northwest palette—soft shades, brass accents, and heavy drapes that cut the light just right.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Jake and Violet finally get married — and Station 42 gets to cut loose on the dance floor.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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Another photo taken from the moon’s surface appears to show a grouping of three small dots in the sky, with a transcript of communications between Apollo 17 operators revealing an exchange over the unknown objects.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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“Crop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crop. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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