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
Start early to train tomatoes and many vining crops to stakes or trellises. Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026 The nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak has forced some American farmers to throw out their entire lettuce crops, according to a report. Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
Thus the image is both cropped at the top and bottom and blown up in a way that increases the grain and softness. Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 21 July 2026 With their 24-inch petite and 26-inch regular options, these are slightly cropped for a more casual look. Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for crop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crop
Noun
  • Choose pollenless sunflowers for longer vase life, and harvest blooms early in the morning or evening.
    Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond extending the life of your harvest, a root cellar helps reduce food waste and provides an electricity-free way to store produce during power outages.
    Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • SpaceX has sent yet another batch of its Starlink internet satellites into orbit.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Dim the lights, put all phones in a basket by the door, order pizza, or pop a fresh batch of popcorn in the microwave.
    Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • People can write about changing tastes, but as characters that grow and evolve through the decades, there are none better than the Marvel characters — and none better than Peter Parker.
    Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Atlanta City Council is directing city departments to beef up efforts to protect residents from the growing threat of extreme heat after the city recently faced withering critiques from homeless services groups for its response to a recent heatwave.
    Drew Kann, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Company demo footage also shows the reverse gear doubling as a cleanup tool, letting the mower retrace a path to shave down long grass more than twice its own height.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 July 2026
  • That pattern is your case for a warranty claim — not a reason to shave more aggressively.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Prepare for a wait—on busy weekends, this casual spot attracts a crowd, with waits up to two hours for groups.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • That message tells us so much about Shai and his standing in the group.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • Leaders must cultivate environments where staff feel valued and heard, connecting them to purpose.
    Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The couple and their families aside, wedding guests too feel the need to cultivate the perfect wardrobe, spending on several new pieces every season.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • At the same time, the data shows, courts have severely cut the length of time many people are getting to prepare for complex immigration proceedings, from about six months to often just a little more than a month.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Using a paring knife, mark a smaller square inside each pastry square, leaving a 1/2 inch border (do not cut all the way through the dough).
    Torie Cox, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Vargas, Murakami and Montgomery joined the 2004 grouping of Joe Crede, Paul Konerko and José Valentín as Sox trios to accomplish the feat.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Manfred Weber, president of the European Parliament’s largest political grouping – the centre-right European People’s Party – called for tougher action.
    Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 31 July 2026

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“Crop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crop. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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