Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lopped
Verb
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Crape myrtles don't need to be pruned every year.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026 -
Many evergreens should be pruned conservatively to give them a better chance of growing back.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Politicians would like to believe that rising health-insurance costs result from bloated hospital budgets, physician overpayments, or administrative waste—problems that could be trimmed away painlessly.—
Chris Pope,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Gaga’s entire dress was trimmed with pleated fabric on her chest, stomach, and skirt, adding extra movement and texture to the head-turning look.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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The impassioned celebration was quickly clipped and shared across social media, with thousands enjoying what initially looked like a release of unbridled, unrehearsed joy.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Searching for every inch, every millisecond of an advantage, her right arm clipped the fourth gate.—
Will Graves,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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The sleeveless top has a roomy silhouette with side slits, while the pants are slightly flared and cropped above the ankle.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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In the photo released by the committee, King Charles was cropped out.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Development Corporation of Abilene (DCOA) predicted in a 2025 document that the data center’s tax revenues—even while heavily curtailed by those tax breaks—would bring in over $22 million each year for the next 20 years.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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The elimination of women's studies comes as other universities have curtailed or ended such programs in recent years, including The University of Iowa, Wichita State University in Kansas and the University of California, Santa Cruz.—
Elissa Nadworny,
NPR,
30 Jan. 2026
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Berry’s pared back gray coat evoked a certain variation on quiet luxury, with its minimalist construction and versatility.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The interiors are equally pared-back, with Francesca Muzio opting for warmth and hominess over formal perfection.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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Moore said her agave is about 10 years old, and its roughly 25 leaves were hacked to three in 2022 and now six in November.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Miller called it a virus after the Horns hacked Kentucky into 35 free throws in a previous road loss.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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While it was docked at Gordon's Lodge, 1420 Pine Drive, locals and people traveling from as far as Ireland spent time in the sauna before plunging into the lake.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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The report criticizes the county bringing electrical infrastructure to PortMiami that allows cruise ships to shut down their smog-producing generators while docked, a $125 million project that received $20 million from the state’s Department of Transportation.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Lopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lopped. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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