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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
The once-famous dark mane has gone white and is neatly cropped and the bushy mustache is now just a brush of hair below his nose.
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Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Over the past decade, denim trends swung from cropped at the ankle to pooling around the feet.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
The no-dig smocked high waist and cropped wide-leg silhouette are already a win for all-day wear, but what really sets them apart is the range of color options that transition seamlessly from spring to summer.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Last week, Meghan Markle made a case for the shorter version while shopping for Easter gifts in a spring-forward tan coat and cropped blue jeans.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
The image is tightly cropped, the carriage wheels slightly cut off.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
Ribcage jeans can come in a variety of lengths and shapes – from straight to barrel through wide-leg; puddling, cuffed or cropped.
—Dino Bonačić, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
The two-piece set includes a stylish short-sleeve top complemented with a V-neckline and front buttons and cropped wide-leg pants designed with a drawcord and side pockets.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
With her hair cropped into a sleek, chocolate-brown bob with a side-part, Zendaya's look emanated French-girl chic, a pop of red on the lip providing the only real color and a pair of simple diamond hoops offering a rare glimpse of glitz.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Over the past decade, denim trends swung from cropped at the ankle to pooling around the feet.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
The no-dig smocked high waist and cropped wide-leg silhouette are already a win for all-day wear, but what really sets them apart is the range of color options that transition seamlessly from spring to summer.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Last week, Meghan Markle made a case for the shorter version while shopping for Easter gifts in a spring-forward tan coat and cropped blue jeans.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
The image is tightly cropped, the carriage wheels slightly cut off.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
Ribcage jeans can come in a variety of lengths and shapes – from straight to barrel through wide-leg; puddling, cuffed or cropped.
—Dino Bonačić, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
The two-piece set includes a stylish short-sleeve top complemented with a V-neckline and front buttons and cropped wide-leg pants designed with a drawcord and side pockets.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
With her hair cropped into a sleek, chocolate-brown bob with a side-part, Zendaya's look emanated French-girl chic, a pop of red on the lip providing the only real color and a pair of simple diamond hoops offering a rare glimpse of glitz.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cropped
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The program grew slowly under the Biden administration, reaching about 3 million clients, before the current round of disruptions began.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The company that carried Pallot’s first name grew to about 40 outlets nationwide, with more than 400 employees and sales of $50 million by 1985.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Colbert pulled out another series still of the actor who appeared naked and obscured by an open newspaper while his wife, Lois, played by Jane Kaczmarek, shaved his back.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Resurfacing and Sculpting treatment shaved years off of my skin’s appearance (and all of its New York City congestion) in a matter of 60 minutes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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While some of the trees that produce the resin are cultivated, the vast majority grow in the wild.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
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Imagination, creativity and experimentation will all be cultivated at the OC Fair & Event Center’s upcoming Imaginology, a two-day festival of learning that is hosted each April at the fairgrounds.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
9 Apr. 2026
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The newscast cut the bodycam footage after his entry to protect her identity, but Vogel proudly said there was no cause for concern.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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In April 2009, a unanimous council — including first-year member Todd Gloria — embraced Sanders’ plan to impose a 6% cut in pay and benefits for city workers, cutting the shortfall in half.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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After its first flight following Christmas in 1942, only 1,435 of these fighters were produced before the war ended, as per the National Naval Aviation Museum.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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The school has produced three Heisman winners (Steve Spurrier, Tim Tebow, Danny Wuerffel), a runner-up (Rex Grossman) and a finalist (Kyle Trask).—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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The video that was clipped online cuts out Khanna’s response, where the congressman rebuffs the woman’s comments.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Apr. 2026
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One video taken from inside the school bus shows students screaming and crying as the train passes behind the vehicle after being clipped.—
Michelle Spitzer,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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Volunteer Estella King-Smith said a caring community has blossomed from the seeds of love and joy that Fisher has planted.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Purple leaf plum trees are truly gorgeous when first planted, owing to their unusually dark leaf color and cloud of pink or white flowers.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Heat trimmed the deficit to 123-120 to play on a driving basket by Mitchell, only to see Ball score on the other end to make it 125-120 with 26 seconds to play.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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The strips are thick-cut and expertly trimmed.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cropped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cropped. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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