as in shaving
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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After years of trying out different hairstyles, Suggs finally went all in on shaving it all off.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026 -
Soon, Melling’s Colin is obeying his lover’s every order, including by shaving himself bald and sleeping like a dog on the floor.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After cutting direct military aid to Ukraine last year, Washington even reached out to Kyiv for its expertise in countering Iranian drones, which Russia uses to attack it.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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During one spurt, the freshman put up eight points in less than four minutes, cutting UCLA’s lead to 11.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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However, there is hope for afficionados looking to enjoy wine while still cutting back on the booze.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2026
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Harvest by cutting back leaves when young, since these are sweeter than older leaves.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ryan can't score after trimming more clock.—
American-Statesman staff,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Despite being outshot through the first two periods, the Cougars hung tough before trimming the Moorhead lead to just one early in the third.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
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The backs simulate a newspaper clipping and highlight a player milestone.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Mow lawns at normal height and allow clipping to remain in place.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Lopping (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lopping%20%28off%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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