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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
From there, neutral colors (light blue, soft yellow) and classic prints (thin stripes, playful florals) up the timeless ease; elsewhere, play around with your silhouette by opting for something oversized or cropped.
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Avery Matera, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
Length Typically, leggings cover the legs down to the ankle, but cropped, midcalf, and capri versions also exist.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The pants are just long and baggy enough to pool slightly over the shoe, while the blouse is just cropped enough to not meet the high waistline.
—Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
In the version released by the committee, the king was cropped out.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Even though this jacket is cropped, the adjustable bungee cord keeps the bottom of the zip-up jacket close to your body, so your body warmth stays in and the cold stays out.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
The photo appears to either be off-centered or cropped.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Even when cropped so that the lunar disc filled the centre of the frame, the shots remained in detail with sharp contrast.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Those videos, some with the watermarks cropped or blurred, have deluged social media in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cropped
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The network began as recaps, but grew to also begin featuring commentary, interviews and community events for all sorts of reality TV loyalists.—
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While wild olive trees grew in North Africa long before that and were used by the Indigenous Berber communities, the Phoenicians (founders of ancient Carthage) introduced organized olive cultivation to the region sometime between the 12th and 8th centuries BCE.—
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Her brother shaved his head alongside her, while friends organized care packages, drove her to sessions and offered constant encouragement.—
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Junior grabbed a hair clipper, held her against the bed and shaved her head.—
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As officials worked to dismantle the culture that had been cultivated in Tocorón, Guerrero – who now sat at the helm of the transnational gang – broke out of the prison, along with several other members.—
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Believed in it and cultivated it.—
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Carolina cut the lead 17-14 at halftime after a 1-yard touchdown run by Hubbard and a 16-yard scramble by Young, the second-longest TD run of his career.—
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This same staff cut him to make room for a waiver-wire claim before the start of the 2024 season.—
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The cider maker produced 89,907 gallons, or 2,900 barrels, in 2024, up a little more than 4% from the year earlier, according to the most recent numbers provided by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.—
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Bug was first staged in London in 1996 and later produced Off-Broadway in 2004, earning a reputation as one of Letts’ most unnerving works.—
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Once Jeopardy's John Pork question was clipped for TikTok, users on the platform argued that the clue wasn't completely accurate, as John Pork appeared on social media as early as 2018, before generative AI was widely accessible.—
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Gausman allowed a solo home run to Dodgers catcher Will Smith, and two batters later, he got clipped by third baseman Max Muncy.—
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Best Actor in a Motion Picture winner Timothée Chalamet planted a sweet kiss on his partner, Kylie Jenner.—
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Regardless of the type, magnolias benefit from winter protection, especially if they are planted at the lower end of their zone range.—
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By the time the strike began, patrol had trimmed its ask significantly.—
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Stocks that dominated portfolios in 2025 are now being trimmed to finance new positions elsewhere.—
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“Cropped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cropped. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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