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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
Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
Shipping disruptions have also caused severe strains to global fertilizer supplies, threatening to drive up costs for farmers and reduce crop yields during the spring planting season, Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, wrote in a letter to Trump on Monday.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
David Caraccio
march 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
One Prince of Wales check suit came with a bomber jacket and matching trousers that were cropped at the ankle.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Glyphosate is commonly used to control weeds on crops such as wheat, corn, soybeans, and oats.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
Shipping disruptions have also caused severe strains to global fertilizer supplies, threatening to drive up costs for farmers and reduce crop yields during the spring planting season, Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, wrote in a letter to Trump on Monday.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
These paths are maintained in part by the ranch’s 11 resident cattle, which help keep the grass cropped along the way.
—David Caraccio
march 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
One Prince of Wales check suit came with a bomber jacket and matching trousers that were cropped at the ankle.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crop
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For farmers who planted orchards years ago expecting a buyer at harvest, the closure adds new uncertainty to an already risky business.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Nitrogen-intensive crops such as maize, a key staple across the region, are especially sensitive to fertilizer shortages, raising the risk of lower harvests and rising food prices, other experts highlighted.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Of the initial batch of drugs on the site, roughly half have generic versions that are often much cheaper, Joyce said.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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Trader Joe's spokesperson Nakia Rohde confirmed to USA TODAY that another batch of the pastel mini canvas tote bags and a new large canvas bag are on the way.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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California and the nation as a whole has recently experienced a growing measles outbreak, with 29 cases reported in California and more than 1,300 nationwide.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Recent conflicts highlight the growing role of drones in combat.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Out of the 286 original applicants, the list of finalists has been shaved down to 21, according to one of the finalists.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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The new rule will allow people who file on their own to shave up to $1,000 off their taxable income, or $2,000 for married couples who file jointly.—
Jon Bergdoll,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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Designed by group collaborator and designer Dorothee Meilichzon, the rooms’ whimsical stylings are cleverly counterbalanced with classic details like parquet flooring, white walls and linens, and light wood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Group energy builds as the intuitive Moon enters your 11th House of Community, and your spark rallies people who need direction on a group project.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Koolhaas sang the joys of juxtapositions in his 1978 book Delirious New York, and here his firm has cultivated a distinctively New York–y jangle of forms in which the utilitarian becomes the theatrical.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
19 Mar. 2026
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While not a truly national media figure, Rose has cultivated a strong following in the New York area in the decades since joining Mets broadcasts in 1987.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Even as Michigan State came roaring back in the second half, cutting the lead to just two in the final minute, UCLA never flinched.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Orangefield cut the lead to 8 points a couple of times late in the game, but Cobb made 5 of 6 free throws in the final 46 seconds to keep the Bobcats at bay.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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The silver carpet at our ultra-exclusive celebration after the Oscars 2026 was jam-packed with mini family reunions, including groupings of siblings, parents and their kids, and even a stray grandparent in the mix.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Crop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crop. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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