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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
Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
This traditionally marked an ideal period for farmers to harvest their crops later into the night, the Old Farmer's Almanac said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Gleaners from a local anti-hunger group harvested some of the crops to donate to nearby food banks and shelters.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
The moon’s name refers to the time of year when farmers would harvest fall crops ahead of the first frost of the season.
—Mike Haskey, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
As warnings and watches extend, agricultural producers and residents are urged to take immediate measures to safeguard crops, sensitive vegetation and plumbing, with economic consequences possible if precautions are not taken.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Iran can achieve that by abandoning water-hungry crops, shifting to smart farming, conserving every drop, and reviving flood-management techniques Iranians once mastered to recharge depleted aquifers.
—Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Catatumbo remains the epicenter, with more than 42,000 hectares of coca crops —the third-largest concentration in Colombia— yielding over 330 tons annually.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
And because of their compact size, straw bale gardens aren’t recommended for large crops, like corn.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
This moon earned its name because farmers relied on moonlight to harvest their crops late into the night in the days before electricity.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
This traditionally marked an ideal period for farmers to harvest their crops later into the night, the Old Farmer's Almanac said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Gleaners from a local anti-hunger group harvested some of the crops to donate to nearby food banks and shelters.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
The moon’s name refers to the time of year when farmers would harvest fall crops ahead of the first frost of the season.
—Mike Haskey, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
As warnings and watches extend, agricultural producers and residents are urged to take immediate measures to safeguard crops, sensitive vegetation and plumbing, with economic consequences possible if precautions are not taken.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Iran can achieve that by abandoning water-hungry crops, shifting to smart farming, conserving every drop, and reviving flood-management techniques Iranians once mastered to recharge depleted aquifers.
—Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Catatumbo remains the epicenter, with more than 42,000 hectares of coca crops —the third-largest concentration in Colombia— yielding over 330 tons annually.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
And because of their compact size, straw bale gardens aren’t recommended for large crops, like corn.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crops
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For American farmers who export their harvests directly to Asia, the evaporation of Chinese demand for soybeans -- at a time when fertilizer and other inputs have become more expensive -- could potentially be devastating, and lead to bankruptcies and foreclosures.—
Matt Rivers,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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For larger harvests, use clean pruners or scissors to cut sections of the top third to half of the plant, cutting each stem just above a node.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Approximately 1,400 Palestinians and 13 Israelis died in the operation, which lasted 22 days, according to aid groups.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Most Marxist groups in Britain have spent at least some years inside the Labour Party, hoping to change it from within.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
4 Oct. 2025
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Opening Smashing Machine in 3,345 locations is a far more aggressive move, although sources say A24 remains confident that the film will find its stride as word of mouth grows and becomes more positive.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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While fall growth is limited, the plant grows with gusto in spring when chickweed produces its tiny, white daisy-like flowers.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
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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Those varying responses often have an offsetting effect that shaves off the most extreme edges of the group’s volatility.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 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
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Three-receiver sets are the norm for nearly every team on Seattle’s schedule, and Macdonald likes to match those 11 personnel groupings with his three best cover corners.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 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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Through the inevitable challenges of constant change, the bonds an entrepreneur cultivates in the present can prompt their greatest accomplishments in the near future.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 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,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Sep. 2025
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Skip the pricey groomer visits and messy bathroom trims with this Labor Day deal.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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The sales pitch included the possibility to order small batches, starting from 300 pieces and the possibility to import into Europe with zero percent tax.—
Ellen Groves,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Working in 2 batches, cook sandwiches until toasted and cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes per side.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Crops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crops. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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