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
In film, this hairstyle has become emblematic, notably in Bend It Like Beckham, where Keira Knightley wears it with a short curtain crop. Elise Fabre, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2026 Pulling dead plants that carry pests or diseases—which, unfortunately, applies to many crops—is key to preventing future problems. Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
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 For denim, a great option is the high rise cropped straight leg pair from Ana & Bow — a lightweight, breathable white jean with a high-rise, waist-defining fit — paired with a pastel top, or a navy or red piece for contrast. Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for crop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crop
Noun
  • Noticing the tens of tons of melons left behind after harvest since they are not deemed retail-worthy, in 2024 the partners began work on transforming these less-than-perfect melons into bags.
    Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds, this is the magical time of year when Italy’s harvest seasons briefly overlap—with olives, wine grapes, and truffles all peaking throughout the month.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The final batch continues to focus on the generations of the Buendía family living amid political infighting in Macondo while building up to the magical-realist masterpiece’s tragic end.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Those phases typically involve refining the design, validating performance, and producing an initial batch before larger procurement decisions.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The population of Quincy, a red dot in deep blue Washington, has grown as agriculture and food processing expanded.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Texas is entering a new era of education this school year with the launch of the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA), and some private schools in North Texas are already rapidly growing at an unprecedented pace.
    Lacey Beasley, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The film begins with the religious question of whether young Ilyas is allowed to shave the bristles on his upper lip, leading to a consistent self-consciousness, which appears (and re-appears) as Ilyas imagining extreme close-ups of hair and skin.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Companies have spent decades racing to shave seconds off the checkout line, the drive-through, the loading spinner.
    Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • According to Illinois State Board of Elections records, the law group contributed $15,000 to Benton’s campaign in 2024 before his reelection that November.
    Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Armed groups, known as bandits in Nigeria, regularly carry out raids and kidnappings for ransom in the northwest and north-central parts of the country.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Leaders must cultivate environments that foster these paths, offering meaningful ownership, opportunities for judgment, learning, and mentorship.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Ganni’s success also fueled growing interest in Copenhagen’s fashion scene, helping pave the way for fellow Danish labels like Saks Potts, Stine Goya, Rotate, and Baum und Pferdgarten to cultivate devoted international followings.
    Kelsey Stewart, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • However, a dangerous push to cut these crucial programs, especially in Africa, risks repeating past errors and ceding influence to competitors.
    James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Sears carried it wide, cut inside center-back Rafaelle, and fired past Moorhouse for the goal.
    Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • So on Friday, at UCLA’s second fall practice, the Bruins shifted around personnel and paired various offensive groupings.
    Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • However, previous estimates thought the grouping could be just 100,000 years old.
    Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Crop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crop. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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