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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
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Top Five Love might just be the best overall prospect in this draft, given both the quality of his profile and the steep drop-off in the crop behind him.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
The image is tightly cropped, the carriage wheels slightly cut off.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The crop can be harvested at anytime, but most gardeners leave bulbs in the ground until the tops decline and flop over.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Top Five Love might just be the best overall prospect in this draft, given both the quality of his profile and the steep drop-off in the crop behind him.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Last week, Meghan Markle made a case for the shorter version while shopping for Easter gifts in a spring-forward tan coat and cropped blue jeans.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
The image is tightly cropped, the carriage wheels slightly cut off.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crop
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The wine style ultimately defines the ideal harvest window, dictating the balance of sugar, acidity and taste the winemaker is seeking.—
Maureen Mackey , Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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To boost your harvest, consider increasing the number of pots and place them close to a water source for easy watering.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors say Kequn had been sourcing the ants from Mwangi, allegedly paying 60,000 Kenyan shillings ($463) for an initial batch of 600 ants, and 70,000 shillings ($540) for another batch of 700.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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At the time, chocolate was made in small batches, was expensive and not something everyone could afford to buy, ZIegler said.—
David P. Willis,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Opposition parties warn that basing constituencies on population could shift political power toward faster-growing northern states, while diminishing the parliamentary representation, seat share and overall influence of southern regions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Vandals targeted a non-profit farm in Ipswich, Massachusetts that grows food for people in need.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The tax and tip prohibition would shave approximately 10% off the revenue that banks and credit unions receive from retailers via interchange fees — a transfer of wealth likely to number in the hundreds of millions.—
Jerry Nowicki,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Garnish with a squeeze of lemon juice, grated or shaved Parmesan cheese, and Marcona almonds, if desired.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Apr. 2026
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Investigators say a disturbance between two groups inside a business carried over into the parking lot and a female suspect got into her car, killing one while injuring a man and two other women.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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This group exhibition is the third in a series of shows at Art Produce Gallery in North Park, presented by Space 4 Art, and curated by Alessandra Moctezuma, professor of museum studies and gallery director at San Diego Mesa College.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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One garden tip Nielsen recommends when cultivating purple coneflower is to work compost into the soil at least two weeks before transplanting or planting coneflower seeds.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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In California, state and local government agencies have launched dust-mitigation efforts by installing windbreaks, such as cultivating native plants or reshaping the topography with more ridges.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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The newscast cut the bodycam footage after his entry to protect her identity, but Vogel proudly said there was no cause for concern.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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In April 2009, a unanimous council — including first-year member Todd Gloria — embraced Sanders’ plan to impose a 6% cut in pay and benefits for city workers, cutting the shortfall in half.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Only Every Brilliant Thing, the one-man show starring Daniel Radcliffe, with a $195 average ticket price, and Hamilton with an average ticket price of $219 and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child with Tom Felton $208 surpassed that grouping.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Crop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crop. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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