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as in groups
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
the school's latest crop of graduates is its most academically gifted so far
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as in grows
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 shaves
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 crops
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere, freeze warnings and frost advisories spanned parts of the Midwest and Northeast, where temperatures in the mid-20s and low 30s could lead to frost and freeze conditions capable of killing crops and other sensitive vegetation as well as damaging outdoor plumbing.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The trail exhibits traditional shelter structures and crops used by indigenous people.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The demand for natural fibers is on the rise, but for agricultural inputs like cotton, there is a limit to how much the crops can keep up with demand.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
In 2008, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault opened in Spidsbergen, Norway to secure the diversity of the world’s crops.
—Merrill Fabry, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Cold-sensitive crops like tomatoes need protection at 55°F but hardier veggies can survive temperatures into the 30s.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Farmers heat greenhouses and dry crops; aquaculture facilities maintain optimal water temperatures; industrial operations use the heat to dehydrate food, cure concrete or other energy-intensive processes.
—Moones Alamooti, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
This threshold kills some types of commercial crops and residential plants, while temperatures below 28 degrees for an extended period of time can kill most types of commercial crops and residential plants, NWS says.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
According to Live Science, farmers appear to have used it to observe celestial events and use astronomy to plan and harvest their crops.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere, freeze warnings and frost advisories spanned parts of the Midwest and Northeast, where temperatures in the mid-20s and low 30s could lead to frost and freeze conditions capable of killing crops and other sensitive vegetation as well as damaging outdoor plumbing.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The trail exhibits traditional shelter structures and crops used by indigenous people.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The demand for natural fibers is on the rise, but for agricultural inputs like cotton, there is a limit to how much the crops can keep up with demand.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
In 2008, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault opened in Spidsbergen, Norway to secure the diversity of the world’s crops.
—Merrill Fabry, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Cold-sensitive crops like tomatoes need protection at 55°F but hardier veggies can survive temperatures into the 30s.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Farmers heat greenhouses and dry crops; aquaculture facilities maintain optimal water temperatures; industrial operations use the heat to dehydrate food, cure concrete or other energy-intensive processes.
—Moones Alamooti, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
This threshold kills some types of commercial crops and residential plants, while temperatures below 28 degrees for an extended period of time can kill most types of commercial crops and residential plants, NWS says.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crops
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This week's quiz highlights hometown harvests, amazing marathon runs — and more.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Historically, the moon’s bright light helped farmers complete their harvests for the year, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Since drumming in a college band, the 64-year-old politician has remained a fan of groups like Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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With a range of room categories, from a classic double room to a two-room apartment-style option, the hotel welcomes solo travelers, couples, and small groups (the largest accommodation can hold up to six adults).—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Prostate cancer usually grows very slowly.—
Molly Nagle,
ABC News,
11 Oct. 2025
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Gingko Biloba Ginkgo biloba is an extract of a tree that grows in China.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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In one scene, Johnson’s character goes to the barber shop and shaves his hair.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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Pro gaming mouse shaves off 24%, packing ultra-light speed and switches that keep up with endless gaming sessions without slowing you down.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The pair's influence generally seems to result in a style of hit that Swift has referred to as a glitter gel pen song, one of three metaphorical groupings of music that make up her discography.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The company cultivates a variety of fruits and vegetables at its first commercial vertical farm, located in a warehouse in Avondale.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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As market shifts and technological advancements drive internal changes, the mindset a leader cultivates long term enables the business to effectively grow and change with the times.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Some popular models that may require mid-grade Plus fuel include some Dodge Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee trims.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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Some popular models that may require mid-grade Plus fuel include some Dodge Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee trims.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Sep. 2025
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Though the administration has released batches of files to the House Oversight Committee, Democrats point out that most of the information provided to the committee had already been public knowledge.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
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That whiskey will come out in three batches per year, each with a different proof and age depending on the barrels selected for the run.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Crops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crops. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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