as in shaved
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
the hair stylist started by lopping off several inches from her long tresses, before beginning to shape what was left
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To get into character for the role, the actor shaved his head, replacing his locks with a combover, and adjusted his posture to appear nearly a foot shorter.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025 -
The three-month, 300,000-worker exit of Black women shaved $37 billion from GDP.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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The organization is also working with ranchers to establish prescribed burn associations to manage the damaging plants and is organizing community cutting days to reduce woody encroachment further.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Store cut or cooked squash in an airtight zip-top bag or container in the refrigerator for up to four days.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Trim away any brown, mushy, or pale roots, cutting back to the healthy silvery green roots.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Leclerc had much older tires by this point, and Norris took the chance to dive down the inside, passing the Ferrari but not holding onto the spot as Leclerc cut back on the inside.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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The scouts are getting an in-person look at the opposing players and game plan, and are on the lookout for anything the all-22 cutups can’t pick up, because the pieces of film are clipped closer to the snap itself.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Keep your toenails clipped and short.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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Each component had to be soldered under magnification, with wiring trimmed to millimeter precision and excess material removed wherever possible.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Keeping the wick trimmed is essential for a proper flame, reducing soot, and maximizing scent throw.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Lopped (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lopped%20%28off%29. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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