cropping

present participle of crop

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Recent Examples of cropping Like GoDaddy, the image-editing functionality is basic but useful for small tasks like cropping and adjusting contrast. Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 7 July 2026 Although some breeders recommend tail docking and ear cropping for medical reasons, these claims have not been substantiated; the procedures are purely aesthetic. 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 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25 Aug. 2025 And, of course, avoid common mistakes like using a group photo, cropping out another person, or posting an outdated image.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
Verb
  • Gulf states are looking on with growing apprehension as the conflict between Iran and the US escalates again.
    Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • Instacart also said the fast-growing brands are mostly premium, better-for-you pints, including Alec's Ice Cream, Rebel, Straus Family Creamery and Van Leeuwen.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • Try roasting it with olive oil and salt, sautéing it and adding it to a pasta or grain bowl, or shaving it with a vegetable peeler and adding the raw strips to a salad for some crunch.
    Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026
  • And while the results last much longer than shaving, each session typically takes more time, especially when treating larger areas like the legs.
    Iman Balagam, Vogue, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • In the meantime, Rodríguez has been solidifying her influence in Washington—hiring a lobbyist and cultivating people who might benefit from stalling a transition.
    Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • The weekend of July 25, the cannabis area is honoring Home Grow Weekend, which will feature live demonstrations and panels on planting and cultivating cannabis plants at home.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • The vibes at Wrigley should be stellar this weekend as the Champions Gate at Gallagher Way will be unveiled before Saturday’s game with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
  • Rather than report on every float in this parade of horribles, the Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed and hirsute higher education observer Bryan Alexander have started cost-cutting trackers.
    Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • The weekend of July 25, the cannabis area is honoring Home Grow Weekend, which will feature live demonstrations and panels on planting and cultivating cannabis plants at home.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2026
  • Keep these guidelines in mind when planting along your driveway or fence as well.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • Rather than just trimming stems and plopping them in a vase, reflexing plays with the form of the flower by gently folding petals backwards to open up the bloom.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • Even the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are still sitting on a huge haul of future draft capital, had to start trimming their supporting cast this offseason because Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams’ max extensions kicked in.
    Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Viewers witnessed her arranging flowers, harvesting honey, talking about jam and sprinkling edible flowers over various dishes.
    Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • Nieusma recommends harvesting bush beans every few days to encourage continuous production.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Launched by General Mills in 1996, it was built to invite parents to turn ordinary grocery purchases into support for their child's school, originally by clipping box tops, now by scanning receipts in an app.
    Karl Mawhinney, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • He was arrested crossing the border from Mexico into Texas in September 1981, according to a news clipping from the Chicago Tribune.
    Doha Madani, NBC news, 16 July 2026

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“Cropping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cropping. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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