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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
In the picture, Justin focused on the camera, staring directly at the lens while standing with others who were cropped out of a group shot.
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
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.
—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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As the Spirit flight hovered at 33,000 feet above Long Island and edged closer to Air Force One, the controller’s tone grew increasingly exasperated.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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The hosts were attempting to get the cameras rolling again, and the Dipset rapper grew frustrated.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Lush lumps of rock crab arrived in a flying saucer made of ice and covered with kohlrabi shaved thin as a layer of frost.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, video posted by the Salvadoran government showed detainees stripped and having their heads shaved before being frog-marched in handcuffs and chains at their feet and waist into the prison.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Originally cultivated in Argentina and then brought to Italy, the beans resembled an Italian candy and were named for it.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Capital One has a high-end card known as Venture X and fintech company Bilt, the company that cultivated a brand by letting renters pay their rent via credit card, is expected to have a high-end card next year.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The junior wideout slipped loose into the secondary, breaking free for a 51-yard touchdown reception as the Harbormen cut things to a 21-13 game.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Fed may have seen the quarter-point interest rate cut on September 17 as necessary because the labor market is flagging.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The exosomes produced in this process contain no live cells or intact genetic material.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show starring Kendrick Lamar was executive produced by Jay-Z, whose company Roc Nation is behind picking the Super Bowl halftime performer.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
15 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
Verb
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Boxwoods are usually planted in hedges with multiple plants.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Sep. 2025
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In wealthy pockets, Babylonic trees planted in perfect lines draw your eye up and away from the tar-colored skins of frogs pancaked by SUVs.—
Matt Negrin,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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Not trimmed, not tempered, not tolerated, but completely extinguished.—
Ayaan Hirsi Ali,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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The September decision to hold rates was widely expected, after the central bank last trimmed the key interest rate by 25 basis points in August.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Cropped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cropped. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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