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as in grew
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 shaved
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 cropped
These cropped mid-rise jeans boast premium stretch and still retain their shape fabulously over time, and are specifically designed to flatter an hourglass shape thanks to the contoured waistband, plus extra room at the hips and thighs.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Nov. 2025
Even when cropped so that the lunar disc filled the centre of the frame, the shots remained in detail with sharp contrast.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The mom of four says that people cropped out North's friends and made the image just her, resharing it on the Internet.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Those videos, some with the watermarks cropped or blurred, have deluged social media in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
One was the same one that Lopez had shared with Villegas the day before over WhatsApp, except the agent had been cropped out of it.
—Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The Spring-Summer 2026 show opened with a suit, the jacket cropped at the waist and the sleeves rolled up.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
In one particular still from Skyfall, Craig’s gun was again cropped out of view.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Leather dressing, especially as cropped or blouson ‘80s-style bombers, and artisanal macramé, mesh and woven textures also stood out.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Nov. 2025
Even when cropped so that the lunar disc filled the centre of the frame, the shots remained in detail with sharp contrast.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The mom of four says that people cropped out North's friends and made the image just her, resharing it on the Internet.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Those videos, some with the watermarks cropped or blurred, have deluged social media in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
One was the same one that Lopez had shared with Villegas the day before over WhatsApp, except the agent had been cropped out of it.
—Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The Spring-Summer 2026 show opened with a suit, the jacket cropped at the waist and the sleeves rolled up.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
In one particular still from Skyfall, Craig’s gun was again cropped out of view.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Leather dressing, especially as cropped or blouson ‘80s-style bombers, and artisanal macramé, mesh and woven textures also stood out.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cropped
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Though George Washington and the press started off amicably, their relationship grew more adversarial once journalists began criticizing the nation’s first president.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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Brazil’s President Lula da Silva Host nation Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, affectionately known as Lula, has used his second term as president to push ahead with climate action and slow the deforestation that grew to alarming rates under his predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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When Landor couldn’t immediately meet the warden’s demand for court documentation of his religious beliefs, he was handcuffed to a chair while his dreadlocks were shaved off.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Angel’s Tijuana Tacos started as a single street-stand operation on a North Hollywood sidewalk in 2018, soon gaining a reputation for its simple approach to Tijuana-style tacos, particularly for its stellar al pastor shaved right off the vertical trompo.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
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Political contacts In the late-1990s and 2000s, while Itera was reporting billions in annual revenue, the company cultivated relationships with influential politicians.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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He’s cultivated a large online following, hosts a podcast that amplifies his policy message, and posts Trump-style memes and rapid-fire videos that mock conservative governors and highlight California’s progressive policies.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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An emergency order by the FAA on Thursday said airlines have to cut traffic by 4%, resulting in about 800 flight cancellations for Friday that increased to over 1,000 throughout the day, according to FlightAware.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Southwest Airlines cut about 120 flights Friday.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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The film, which was produced by Sony, has reportedly become the most popular Netflix film ever, and continues to break streaming records, even for its original soundtrack.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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In truth, Fulham haven’t produced a convincing performance and find themselves a point above the relegation zone.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Once Jeopardy's John Pork question was clipped for TikTok, users on the platform argued that the clue wasn't completely accurate, as John Pork appeared on social media as early as 2018, before generative AI was widely accessible.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
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Gausman allowed a solo home run to Dodgers catcher Will Smith, and two batters later, he got clipped by third baseman Max Muncy.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Some residents believe more trees were planted, and La Jolla Development Permit Review Committee trustee Brian Williams said last month that the trees appeared to be closer to one every 10 feet.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Thousands of trees will be planted, increasing the tree canopy for health and beautification.—
Khadejeh Nikouyeh,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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United Airlines said its international flights and hub-to-hub operations will not be trimmed.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Was the younger Lincoln a part of material drafted for a lengthier second half of the series that got trimmed?—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Cropped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cropped. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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