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sharecropping

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verb

present participle of sharecrop

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharecropping
Noun
  • That’s especially pressing in places like Alexander County, a corner of the country that bridges different farming regions.
    Julia Rendleman, ProPublica, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The sprawling roughly 2,000-year-old property includes ancient Roman archaeological sites, farmlands, pontifical villas and lush papal gardens, with areas for organic farming and regenerative cultivation.
    Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • One new study by a University of California at Berkeley researcher found that indoor cannabis cultivation is a major emitter of greenhouse gases, with one warehouse producing 100 more times emissions than a similarly sized Walmart.
    Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Remember, these connections require cultivation and mutual value.
    Sherry Martin, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In addition to a healthy contingent of federal firefighters, federal workers from the departments of agriculture, the interior, and others have a strong presence in the town, which has a lone blinking stop-and-go traffic light and no parking meters.
    David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Higher tariffs are weighing on manufacturers and exporters, while immigration restrictions are constraining the supply of workers in industries that rely heavily on lower-skilled labor, such as construction, agriculture, retail, and hospitality.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • And right now, the best one for patio and gardening items is happening right on Amazon.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The garage is great for things that are made to withstand the outdoors, like gardening supplies, patio furniture and decor, outdoor toys, camping gear, tools, bikes, and sports equipment.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Climate-smart agriculture techniques, such as conservation tillage and agroforestry, also help maintain soil fertility and ensure stable yields despite climate variability, which is crucial for consistent child nutrition.
    Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • These efforts involve reducing chemical inputs, minimizing tillage and improving soil health, cornerstones of the industry’s push toward a more sustainable future.
    Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Brian Heinz, director of horticulture for Spring Grove, says the arboretum currently lists a September Elm as an Ohio and National Champion.
    Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Lisa Mason is a horticulture specialist and entomologist with CSU Extension Arapahoe County.
    Special to The Denver Post, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Sharecropping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharecropping. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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