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as in growing
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 shaving
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 cropping
Although some breeders recommend tail docking and ear cropping for medical reasons, these claims have not been substantiated; the procedures are purely aesthetic.
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Jane Sykes, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Another feature of the exhibit showcases photos with editorial marks on cropping and how the photographs were used to record major events and everyday life in Black communities.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
The results indicate that techniques such as cropping images so models focus their attention on relevant regions and applying reinforcement learning for reasoning can minimize hallucinations in VLMs.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2026
The last family photo features less of the family, with Kardashian cropping it so that most of her face and all of Barker’s is out of view.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
This not only sets a new video specification benchmark for 360° cameras but also provides ample room for post-cropping and creative editing with its higher resolution.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
For one, cropping into the frame makes high ISO image noise more apparent.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
As a corn plant grows, the leaves unroll to reveal the tassel, the part that sheds pollen, explained Mark Licht, an associate professor of agronomy and an extension cropping systems specialist at Iowa State University.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
And, of course, avoid common mistakes like using a group photo, cropping out another person, or posting an outdated image.
—William Arruda, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Jane Sykes, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Another feature of the exhibit showcases photos with editorial marks on cropping and how the photographs were used to record major events and everyday life in Black communities.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
The results indicate that techniques such as cropping images so models focus their attention on relevant regions and applying reinforcement learning for reasoning can minimize hallucinations in VLMs.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2026
The last family photo features less of the family, with Kardashian cropping it so that most of her face and all of Barker’s is out of view.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
This not only sets a new video specification benchmark for 360° cameras but also provides ample room for post-cropping and creative editing with its higher resolution.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
For one, cropping into the frame makes high ISO image noise more apparent.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
As a corn plant grows, the leaves unroll to reveal the tassel, the part that sheds pollen, explained Mark Licht, an associate professor of agronomy and an extension cropping systems specialist at Iowa State University.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
And, of course, avoid common mistakes like using a group photo, cropping out another person, or posting an outdated image.
—William Arruda, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cropping
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Looking to the future of technology, state lawmakers granted final legislative approval on a key bill regulating artificial intelligence in an attempt to protect children and consumers without stifling one of the nation’s fastest-growing industries.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Bessent has compared the Fed's growing balance sheet to a dangerous lab experiment.—
Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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There have been scores of game-fixing and point-shaving scandals, notably involving the 1950 NCAA champion City College of New York, the 1978–79 Boston College men’s basketball team, and, in the 2000s, Arizona State men’s basketball.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Very often, the home seller and listing agent will ask for a very short timeline, removing the financing contingency (the full loan approval), shaving 10 days from the process with a closing in 21 days.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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Transferring household skills and cultivating emotional stability.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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And with the rise of artificial intelligence and other technologies, innovative talent management strategies and state support systems, forward-thinking Maryland manufacturers have a host of new opportunities to solve the age-old challenge of cultivating the next generation of talent.—
Mike Kelleher,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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The 76ers got small cushions, with the Celtics cutting it to a point three additional times.—
Kyle Hightower,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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School systems typically cope with declining enrollment by closing schools and cutting staff, among other options.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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McCarthy has a deft way with crafting suspense in his script, leading with character first, planting conversational bombs that go off at intervals throughout the plot.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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Singh recommends planting it under deciduous trees or near hostas and ferns.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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Tried to listen online while the neighbor made enough noise cutting and trimming his yard during the entire game.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Steve Anderson was trimming a tree near a power line with his 17-year-old son on Saturday, April 18, when the accident occurred, according to Fox affiliate KOKI.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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In addition to raising livestock, canning foods, harvesting her own fruits and vegetables, crocheting and more, the country music star takes pride in her farm-to-table way of living.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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One of Kukuiʻula’s unique amenities is the 10-acre upcountry organic farm, which provides produce and flowers for the resort community as well as opportunities for residents to connect with the land by harvesting crops, cutting tropical blooms, picnicking, or hiking and biking.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Vikki Papagno holds up a newspaper clipping from her scrapbook.—
Mary Murphy,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Shoppers also claim that the D-ring built into the rim of the bag is a useful feature for clipping keys onto so that they don’t get buried inside.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Cropping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cropping. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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