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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
Liza Esquibias, People.com, 20 May 2025
In Paris, the ever-effortless Liya Kebede paired a black ruffled crop blouse with a slit midi skirt; a look that made a strong case for bohemian minimalism—yes, even in all black.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 19 May 2025
Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 May 2025
The images are all closely cropped but the first two words of the slogan appear clearly.
—Sam Manzella, Them., 1 May 2025
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Noun
In November 2024, Steven Sr. pleaded guilty in a multi-million dollar crop insurance fraud case.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 20 May 2025
In Paris, the ever-effortless Liya Kebede paired a black ruffled crop blouse with a slit midi skirt; a look that made a strong case for bohemian minimalism—yes, even in all black.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 19 May 2025
Verb
But for many of us, capri jeans are actually easier to style; cropped just below the knee, they’re elevated and relaxed all at once.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 May 2025
The images are all closely cropped but the first two words of the slogan appear clearly.
—Sam Manzella, Them., 1 May 2025
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Noun
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However, just one encounter with unwanted garden critters can crush any hopes for a hearty harvest in a matter of minutes.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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And climate change has worsened productivity levels: harvests fell in 2023 after a heat wave in 2023—which rose again last year in the country’s hottest year since 1898.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
8 May 2025
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But her latest batch of music signals a new direction in Cash’s life and musical direction.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Every batch is regularly checked and sorted to ensure no mold has developed.—
Jay Cheshes,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 May 2025
Verb
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All three were still actively growing, Ramsay said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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There is growing evidence of the harms of work reporting requirements including cutting off access to health care, driving up uninsured rates, increasing the burden of medical debt, and a range of other adverse consequences.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Wall Street's rebound came after the U.S. and China said in a joint statement earlier Monday that the U.S. will shave tariffs on Chinese goods down to 30 percent from as high as 145 percent.—
Sonam Sheth
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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It’s shaved into unruly ribbons, and half the contents spill from the sandwich.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Israel imposed a blockade on all supplies entering Gaza in March, saying Hamas was seizing supplies meant for civilians - a charge the group denies.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The move that the Secretary of State made in designating the gangs as foreign terrorist organizations is very important because these groups are getting their weapons from Miami or Colombia.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Their neighbors were literate, cultivated, liberal in their politics.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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The sun enters Gemini, cultivating a month of optimism and cattiness.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
16 May 2025
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Republican bill cuts Medicaid for unemployed, undocumented children, Planned Parenthood How much do Americans rely on programs like Medicaid and Social Security?—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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During that same period, the company cut 3,000 jobs.—
Lindsay Owens,
Time,
22 May 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
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Treat them well, and these versatile groupings will dazzle all season long.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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“Crop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crop. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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