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as in grew
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
a family that's been cropping potatoes on that piece of land for generations
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as in shaved
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
grass cropped short by repeated grazing cropped the painting to fit the frame
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Recent Examples of cropped
Oversize and cropped hoodies with coordinating joggers, along with stylish jackets and bombers and high-rise-training shorts also feature, ranging in sizes XS to 4XL.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Innovative styles include a fleece corset ($125), a canvas cropped button-up ($125), a cargo short ($155), a team graphic tee ($110), the WNBA tee ($110), and the WNBA fleece hoodie ($185) in addition to a jogger ($145).
—Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
Plus, they’re slightly cropped, which is great for someone of my height.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Last week, fans were further surprised when Sivan reposted the same photo with Franta cropped out.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Key styles include a barrel leg, wide-leg, cropped wide-leg and ’90s straight.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Aug. 2025
Mohammad was suffering from cerebral palsy and hypoxemia, and his brother, who was cropped out of the photos, is healthy.
—Seth Mandel, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Innovative styles include a fleece corset ($125), a canvas cropped button-up ($125), a cargo short ($155), a team graphic tee ($110), the WNBA tee ($110), and the WNBA fleece hoodie ($185) in addition to a jogger ($145).
—Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
Plus, they’re slightly cropped, which is great for someone of my height.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Last week, fans were further surprised when Sivan reposted the same photo with Franta cropped out.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Key styles include a barrel leg, wide-leg, cropped wide-leg and ’90s straight.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Aug. 2025
Mohammad was suffering from cerebral palsy and hypoxemia, and his brother, who was cropped out of the photos, is healthy.
—Seth Mandel, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cropped
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Their curiosity grew after the highest DNA match was found linked to a family line in Romania.—
Claire Lempert,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk fundraising, podcast built political movement Kirk's Turning Point USA grew rapidly as MAGA-style politics took root in America.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Her mother, brother, and aunt shaved their heads as well.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Per a Vogue cover story earlier this month, the actress’ head was shaved in real time during a scene in the movie.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Throughout her career, Manna has cultivated and managed partnerships with dozens of distribution partners.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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The sorghum fields planted around our family farm this year are courtesy of and cultivated by the Wappel family, our neighbors just down the road.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Others have cut bills by a factor of five.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Jobless claims hit their highest level since 2021 last week, adding to recent labor market revisions that have fueled confidence the Fed will cut rates in September.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Histamines are chemicals produced by the immune system to combat allergens.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Today’s edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN’s Kimberly Richardson and Sarah Hutter.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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The video quickly clipped to the white sedan engulfed in flames.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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In contrast, other states with stricter regimes may have their wings clipped.—
Owen Tedford,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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That tree, which was planted back in 1832, becomes the connective tissue literally, biologically and possibly metaphysically, between Tony and two scientists who preceded him at the same institution.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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The nursery has cleared water-thirsty plants and planted 100,000 indigenous trees since 2012.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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However, Walmart has also trimmed some of its tech jobs in the Bay Area this year, WARN notices the company has filed with the state EDD show.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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His hair, which had been neatly trimmed for a court appearance several months ago, was darker and disheveled, his face bearded.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Cropped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cropped. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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