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25 Aug. 2025 And, of course, avoid common mistakes like using a group photo, cropping out another person, or posting an outdated image.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
  • By restoring full expensing for equipment purchases and research and development, the law lets businesses invest in growing instead of taxing those investments.
    Kent Strang, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026
  • Sacramento police also evaluate Old Sacramento to see how the area is growing, according to Smith, who said the area has gotten busier in recent years.
    Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 26 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
  • Germany’s biggest automaker is planning a massive restructuring and cost-cutting program in response to intensifying competition from Chinese electric vehicle makers and higher tariffs on its exports to the United States.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • This past winter, Madison lawmakers shot down a budget proposal that would have paid for a body camera program by cutting funds to the monitor.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Tasks include trailblazing and uprooting invasive weeds at the adjacent Richardson Grove State Park; river beach cleanups; painting barns, auditoriums, cabins and kitchen walls; building benches and greenhouses; and planting fruit trees.
    Savita Patel, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
  • Solar farms can create pollinator havens by planting native wildflowers under and around panels to create rich feeding grounds for bees, butterflies and moths.
    Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • Stand remaining split ladyfingers around sides of pan, trimming to fit, if necessary.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026
  • Do provide needed trimming to reduce the height and width of coleus as needed.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • Examples include the restoration of johads (traditional water-harvesting structures) in Rajasthan, watershed-management projects in Hiware Bazar village in Maharashtra, and conservation activities in the Chilika Lake ecosystem of Odisha.
    Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • Amid the garden beds, Cal Expo staff were busy harvesting vegetables and melons, loading them into the back of a white pickup truck.
    Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • Miller said his dad used to sit in his firehouse, clipping newspaper stories on dark matter and black holes to send to his son.
    Lisa Song, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • For your cooking needs, harvest a couple of sprigs at any point during the growing season by clipping away a few branches.
    Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2026

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