sharecropped

Definition of sharecroppednext
past tense of sharecrop
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Verb
  • Most of Grasse jasmine is grown by the Mul family, who, since the 1800s, has farmed the land for six generations.
    Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 3 May 2026
  • Clams and Coastal Tradition Cedar Key is treasured for its seafood, especially clams, which are farmed in the surrounding Gulf waters and then sent off to supply restaurants across the state.
    Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • Unlike parks or residential lawns, cemeteries are rarely dug up, tilled or redeveloped — which means the soil remains stable year after year.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Solid manure from feedlots, poultry houses or composting dairy barns is spread and tilled under.
    Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • There’s the fervid fanbase, cultivated through digital platforms and in-person events that encourage fan participation.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
  • The park over the years also cultivated a sizable community of unhoused people, who got their own free music festival in 2023.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
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“Sharecropped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharecropped. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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