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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
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Over the years, the plant moved away from other crops, leaving peas and sweet corn behind to focus on pumpkins.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 5 Sep. 2025
The Algonquin tribes in what is now the northeastern USA coined the term corn moon, according to the Maine Farmer's Almanac, since this was the time for gathering their main staple crops of corn, pumpkins, squash, beans and wild rice.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The new innovation now opens the door to the HEFA pathway, which is widely used by the aviation industry but currently depends on crops and waste oils that face sustainability and supply limitations.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Each year, Congress allocates billions to keep crops in the ground, cushioning the blow from droughts, floods, fires and market swings — a safety net that dates to the 1930s, when the Depression and Dust Bowl put the nation’s food supply at risk.
—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
Farmers began to spray crops with DDT, one of the first modern insecticides.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
In addition, mature oaks produce acorn crops regularly, which are a favorite food of many kinds of wildlife.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Protein production is especially exposed because of its reliance on water-intensive crops like soy and maize for animal feed.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
There are 400 fig trees and the Giuggiolis have planted 1,000 Paulownia trees for natural shade over some of the crops.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Over the years, the plant moved away from other crops, leaving peas and sweet corn behind to focus on pumpkins.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 5 Sep. 2025
The Algonquin tribes in what is now the northeastern USA coined the term corn moon, according to the Maine Farmer's Almanac, since this was the time for gathering their main staple crops of corn, pumpkins, squash, beans and wild rice.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The new innovation now opens the door to the HEFA pathway, which is widely used by the aviation industry but currently depends on crops and waste oils that face sustainability and supply limitations.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Each year, Congress allocates billions to keep crops in the ground, cushioning the blow from droughts, floods, fires and market swings — a safety net that dates to the 1930s, when the Depression and Dust Bowl put the nation’s food supply at risk.
—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
Farmers began to spray crops with DDT, one of the first modern insecticides.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
In addition, mature oaks produce acorn crops regularly, which are a favorite food of many kinds of wildlife.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Protein production is especially exposed because of its reliance on water-intensive crops like soy and maize for animal feed.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crops
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The Fiskars Ergo Garden Trowel will help you repot and break up soil, and this harvesting basket, also from Fiskars, is perfect for holding onto your last-chance harvests.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Because a crop of cannabis requires about three months to grow, and needs at least 12 hours of darkness each night to flower, the Illinois climate only allows for one or two outdoor harvests a year.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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The gathering will bring together local groups, including CRS, Epic Partners and Coach Core, alongside stakeholders and funders, to highlight their work tackling youth violence and supporting young people through outreach, sports and creative arts.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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More than 100 people gathered at Idaho Capitol steps on Friday evening for the second annual Boise Trans March to rally for LGBTQ+ rights in Idaho — a state where these groups feel under attack.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fragrant sumac Fragrant sumac is a smaller, sprawling variety that grows two to five feet tall.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps your next door neighbor has a much fuller magnolia tree, or your acquaintance down the street grows dozens upon dozens of lovely roses.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 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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Accessories, colored extensions, and unique shaves all accentuate the beauty of natural hair to help anyone achieve the best natural hairstyles for curly hair.—
Ashley Alese Edwards,
Glamour,
26 Aug. 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Although the general manager of an MLB franchise constructs team rosters, executes player transactions, and makes critical personnel decisions, the field manager engages directly with players, fosters relationships, and cultivates team culture in the clubhouse.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 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 move trims the quarterback room down to four players, including Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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He was used to recording batches of 15 songs.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
4 Sep. 2025
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This marks the 18th edition in the annual series, which features a unique blend of three bourbon recipes and four different batches, bottled at barrel strength.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Crops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crops. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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