Definition of cropnext

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
Additionally, a selection of short films from this year’s crop will be invited to screen out of competition during the Cannes Festival’s Critics’ Week in 2027. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026 ActiveSGV hosts a free crop swap at a San Gabriel Valley farm. Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
Meta released its Content Seal AI watermark recently, but Reuters found that simply cropping the images a bit would often eliminate the watermark. ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026 For denim, a great option is the high rise cropped straight leg pair from Ana & Bow — a lightweight, breathable white jean with a high-rise, waist-defining fit — paired with a pastel top, or a navy or red piece for contrast. Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for crop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crop
Noun
  • If the juice in the kernel is still clear, the ear is not ready for harvest yet.
    Danielle Ernest, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The company scaled back portions of contracts with all of its growers and reduced its harvest intern needs.
    Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • A day later, another batch of government data showed that prices paid to wholesalers by producers of goods had been left unchanged in July, coming in lower than economists’ expected.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Uganda received its first batch of nearly 20,000 doses of lenacapavir in February and began distributing it in April, one month behind schedule.
    Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • At the same time, consumer research shows there’s growing enthusiasm — especially among Gen Z — for affiliating with wellness and longevity-oriented brands.
    Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But the stronger signal is commercial—Jurin has grown almost entirely on inbound interest, having stopped cold outreach in late 2024.
    Jurin AI Contributor, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Mitchell would have needed to shave two shots from his score.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Samsung has successively shaved a few millimeters off every year, taking a leap last year with the Z Fold 7.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • For all the chatter about the Georgia wide receiver position this month, Kirby Smart notes that success for that group can’t be self-made.
    Connor Riley, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Leo July 23 – August 22 The fun plan in the group chat may need a little more flexibility today.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The courses, Cristerna said, would have been useful in learning how to negotiate brand deals, maximize monetization opportunities and cultivate and keep an audience.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Newly interested in landscape design, Kim’s mother also cultivated the property’s garden, grooming its old red pine tree and planting the grounds with tulips, chrysanthemums, and daisies.
    Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Low-flow plumbing fixtures and water-saving showerheads cut water consumption, and LED lighting and energy-efficient appliances lower overall energy use.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Humanitarian aid to Afghanistan – which is needed by approximately 45% of the population – has been dramatically cut by international donors since the Taliban returned to power, with women and girls bearing the brunt of those cuts.
    Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The grouping includes two chaises, a loveseat, and a pop-up bed that transforms the 122-inch-wide sectional into a cozy siesta destination.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
  • That meant the only way someone could remember the depth chart, personnel groupings or key moments was by relying on a brain capable of collecting a whole lot of information in real time.
    Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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“Crop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crop. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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