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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
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Agricultural stakeholders are advised to take protective measures for crops and outdoor infrastructure, especially in areas impacted by both fog and subfreezing temperatures.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
Madonna appeared at the Saint Laurent show during Paris Fashion Week in a sheer black lace midi dress and cropped black leather jacket.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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In effect, farmers in rural America have warned of an impending economic crisis from the compounding factors of losing their top export market, falling crop prices and high costs.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Agricultural stakeholders are advised to take protective measures for crops and outdoor infrastructure, especially in areas impacted by both fog and subfreezing temperatures.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
Built-in editing tools enable you to crop, trim, merge clips, add watermarks, and extract subtitles for complete control.
—PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
Madonna appeared at the Saint Laurent show during Paris Fashion Week in a sheer black lace midi dress and cropped black leather jacket.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crop
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Rising cocoa prices and higher chocolate costs — driven by poor harvests in West Africa that have quadrupled global cocoa prices since 2023 — may be pushing shoppers toward cheaper, non-chocolate options.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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By reducing the time between harvest and delivery, Taylor Farms makes sure its products stay crisp, safe, and nutrient-rich.—
William Jones,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Hulu chief Craig Erwich told me the small-batch order was because of Powell’s busy schedule, which is understandable — just look at the man’s IMDb.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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Inside a converted warehouse (complete with an outdoor patio), the lively, family-friendly taproom serves creative small-batch brews, drawing a steady mix of locals and visitors.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Morelli turned to the drug as a result of his growing addiction to OxyContin, which he had been prescribed following back surgery, wrote Joslin.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Hunter has set himself a very fine amount of emotional and physical space within which to work, and there’s pleasure in watching Metcalf and Stock negotiate the tiptoeing way Sarah and Ethan grow closer.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Another unit in Tsuen Wan, a residential neighborhood in the New Territories, was sold at a loss of $142,000, shaving 40% off the original price, according to local news reports.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Come to see Stone get her head shaved, stay for big laughs, darkly incisive commentary, and incredible performances from Stone, Plemons, and newcomer Aidan Delbis in this absurdist black comedy.—
EW Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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The organization taps a multidisciplinary group of physicians, scientists, chemists, engineers, epidemiologists, economists, psychologists, statisticians, sociologists, and community members to turn scientific discovery into actionable knowledge.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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More on why environmental groups are concerned.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Downstairs, a private VIC suite — the brand’s first in Europe — has been designed to support its growing clienteling program aimed at cultivating high-spending clients.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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The longtime garden enthusiast also added an adjacent parcel to further cultivate the picturesque grounds.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
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The veteran coach believes the solution to the problem is to cut some games off the 82-game schedule, a view shared by Cleveland Cavaliers coach (and former Kerr assistant) Kenny Atkinson, who recently advocated for a 72-game season.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The 10-year Treasury yield was little changed Friday following this week’s interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve and the central bank’s more hawkish tone on future policy.—
Sean Conlon,Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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But its growing strategic partnership with the US, which has deepened through the Quad security grouping, is equally vital to counter to its rival China’s growing influence in the Indian Ocean.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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The 10-member grouping—Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam—includes several of the world’s leading sourcing hubs for apparel and manufacturing.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Crop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crop. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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