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
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
The straps are adjustable and the legs are slightly cropped, too. Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 In 1987, the then-Princess of Wales wore a relaxed-fit blazer in the pale pastel shade, pairing it with a plaid-print blue button-up and her signature cropped haircut, bringing a comfortably chic look to a usually formal affair. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for crop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crop
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
Noun
  • Morgan Bernados couldn't get through the queue for her local theater in the San Francisco Bay Area when a batch of seats dropped a few months ago.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 July 2026
  • To preserve summer, make a double batch, then cool and freeze in an airtight container for up to two months.
    Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 25 July 2026
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
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
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
Verb
  • At the peak of its mania back in 2017, Rick and Morty cultivated a fanbase that, to put it kindly, was a bit much.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
  • That starts with cultivating and attracting the right talent.
    Craig Garthwaite, Fortune, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Germany’s biggest automaker is planning a massive restructuring and cost-cutting program in response to intensifying competition from Chinese electric vehicle makers and higher tariffs on its exports to the United States.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • The formidable shadow pool, cut by black liquid liner, was juxtaposed with light brown brows and bubblegum blush on the apples of her cheeks.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
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

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“Crop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crop. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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