cropped

past tense of crop
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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 The Vuori Women’s Sedona Pullover Hoodie is cropped and crafted from super-soft French terry, while the Vuori Women’s Alltheform Fitness Jacket is the perfect moisture-wicking layer for chilly morning runs. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026 These 100-percent cotton pants are cropped at the perfect length, IMO. Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026 The selfie is carefully cropped at the waist, narrowly skirting past Instagram’s community guidelines on nudity. Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Aug. 2026 The prime way to see the movie is through 70mm IMAX — delivering an ultrasharp, massive physical film image with a taller aspect ratio that reveals up to 40% more picture than cropped digital or standard digital screens. Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026 While Imax offers a variety of screen options, including digital versions of the 70 mm aspect ratio, these viewings are often cropped to fit the auditorium in which they are being shown. Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 3 Aug. 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cropped
Verb
  • Out of that question grew my fintech group delivering digital asset infrastructure and services.
    Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Even as the country’s leadership grew more corrupt and repressive, Moscow kept getting more dazzling.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Even in southern locations, more than 40 minutes is expected to be shaved off daytime, according to AccuWeather.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Her mother also shaved a year off her age, claiming she was born in 1942, to make her early public career seem even more impressive.
    Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemums are carefully cultivated and tended through summer to produce the tight, abundant domes of little flowers gardeners prize in autumn.
    Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Meaning that the blue weber agave used in its production was cultivated from farms that actively restore soil health and improve local ecosystems rather than just sustaining them.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • North Carolina Democrats in the state’s House of Representatives cut all ties with one of their candidates running for the state legislature after her past social media posts about violence against Republicans came to light.
    David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Krohn put in new sprinklers and fire-safety systems after his last renters moved out a few years ago, then cut a hole between the second and third floors, allowing more light and air to filter through what is now a unified owner’s duplex.
    Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • One of the Roundhouse’s biggest brags is an extensive liquor collection, highlighting spirits produced in New York State.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Directed and produced by Arie Esiri and Chuko Esiri, the film stars Sophie Okonedo as Clarissa, along with David Oyelowo, India Amarteifio, Toheeb Jimoh, Nikki Amuka-Bird, and Ayo Edebiri.
    Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In March, Woods was traveling at a high rate of speed on Jupiter Island when his Land Rover clipped a truck and rolled onto its side.
    Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In March, Woods' Land Rover clipped a truck, rolled onto its side and the legendary golfer was arrested, officials said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Other times, his feet are more planted but the hook’s power is generated from the arc of the punch being wider.
    Chris McKenna, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Popular committees stored food for curfews, set up clinics, and planted backyard gardens (until Israel outlawed them in 1988).
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Washington’s offense had started to find a rhythm and had just trimmed the Eagles’ lead to 17-16.
    Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Chicago lost its fourth straight game and had its AL Central lead trimmed to one half game over Cleveland, which beat Minnesota 5-2.
    CBS News, CBS News, 12 Sep. 2026

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“Cropped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cropped. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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