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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
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 May 2026
Tomato Companion Plants To Use As Trap Crops Trap crops attract pests away from desirable plants such as food crops or ornamental plantings.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Hantavirus in Argentina usually develops in rural and peri-urban areas, in the presence of crops, tall weeds, humidity, or a subtropical climate.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Rhubarb is a perennial in USDA zones 3 to 9, and can be readily divided and transplanted to help establish new crops.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
Among the water-saving measures could be farmers leaving fields dry or replacing thirsty crops like alfalfa with drought-tolerant ones.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Dry farming of many crops, including melons, was commonplace in Southern California during the early decades of the last century.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Kristen Loria started Buttermilk Bean in 2021 to support farmers at different scales and get their products from the field to the market at a fair price, in addition to growing her own crops.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
With new technology, changing crops, and ongoing research, the industry is working to use water more efficiently -- while continuing to feed communities across the region and beyond.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
When a user uploads a photo, the algorithm locates the bee, crops the image and compares it to our database.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2025
Noun
The antioxidant story continues with green tea sourced from Korea’s Jeju Island, known for its mineral-rich soil and nutrient-dense crops, adding an extra layer of environmental defense.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 May 2026
Tomato Companion Plants To Use As Trap Crops Trap crops attract pests away from desirable plants such as food crops or ornamental plantings.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Hantavirus in Argentina usually develops in rural and peri-urban areas, in the presence of crops, tall weeds, humidity, or a subtropical climate.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Rhubarb is a perennial in USDA zones 3 to 9, and can be readily divided and transplanted to help establish new crops.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
Among the water-saving measures could be farmers leaving fields dry or replacing thirsty crops like alfalfa with drought-tolerant ones.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Dry farming of many crops, including melons, was commonplace in Southern California during the early decades of the last century.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Kristen Loria started Buttermilk Bean in 2021 to support farmers at different scales and get their products from the field to the market at a fair price, in addition to growing her own crops.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
With new technology, changing crops, and ongoing research, the industry is working to use water more efficiently -- while continuing to feed communities across the region and beyond.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Verb
On the downside, using the camera at 4K noticeably crops the lens view.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
When a user uploads a photo, the algorithm locates the bee, crops the image and compares it to our database.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crops
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The window for early spring gardening is narrow — and missing it costs you an entire season of harvests.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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Cucumbers are a popular addition to summer gardens, producing abundant harvests all season long with very little work from the gardener.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
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Many are surfers and on WhatsApp groups that have the latest intel on which beach has the best waves that day, so do ask them for advice.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Fuel and fertilizer needed for the rice crop are just the latest necessities to become unaffordable in Rakhine state, which has been devastated by intense fighting between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army (AA), one of the many rebel groups in the country.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Confidence grows when pleasure and practicality can share the room.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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As resale increasingly shifts online and retail grows more automated, Vintage Store Day is ultimately betting that shoppers still want discovery to feel personal, local and a bit unpredictable.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The decision to move elections to November shaves several months off the existing terms of the mayor, vice mayor and commissioners.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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For beard trims and shaves, go to Pisterzi in Soho.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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To prevent mealybug infestations, allow airflow between plant groupings and keep infected plants away from healthy ones.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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Certain experiences, products, atmospheres, audiences, or values appeal to different customers, and each business cultivates a unique environment through its operations.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The narrative centers on Roh Tae-woo, a man who cultivates a public image as an everyman while working the levers of influence alongside military strongman Chun Doo-hwan.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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The 2026 model, with only minor changes from 2025, is available in Premiere, Reserve and Black Label trims.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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The third round of voting trims the field to four restaurants.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
25 Mar. 2026
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Since pharmaceutical companies typically make drugs and therapies in batches and plan those batches months in advance, some companies may not be able to increase estrogen patch production for a few months, Ganio said.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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At present, the team has only managed to showcase the catalyst under laboratory conditions in small batches.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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“Crops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crops. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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