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
While Imax offers a variety of screen options, including digital versions of the 70 mm aspect ratio, these viewings are often cropped to fit the auditorium in which they are being shown. Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 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 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
  • As usual, the batch of Marlins deals on trade deadline day were more about the future than the present.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
  • While cookie-making can seem simple, paying attention to the small details along the way can make all the difference between an everyday batch and a bakery-worthy dozen.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 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
  • But cultivating consumer trust, as opposed to pursuing rapid product expansion and chasing virality, has become a defining — and differentiating — aspect of Westman Atelier’s go-to-market model.
    Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Over the past decade, Blank Forms has cultivated relationships with dozens of artists working across disciplines, engaged in experimental practice and cultural preservation.
    News Desk, Artforum, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Since it was designated the first national recreation area in 1964, hordes of visitors have cut Lake Mead’s glassy surface with jet skis and boats, carelessly dropping belongings that may now wash up on shore.
    Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • First, prep your sandwich with any fillings, then place it into the cutter to cut and seal in one step.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 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 23 Aug. 2026.

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