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as in groups
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit the school's latest crop of graduates is its most academically gifted so far
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as in grows
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 shaves
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 crops
Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 11 Apr. 2026 In rural Lowell at the south end of the region, farmers were getting ready recently to plant crops. —Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026 At the core of this diversity lies agriculture, which has for centuries defined the rhythm of life through the cycle of sowing and harvesting crops. —Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026 Pair Cool-Season and Warm-Season Vegetables Known as succession sowing, this technique involves growing cool-season crops alongside warm-season ones to maximize space. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026 Their biggest threat is to crops. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026 Crop rotation is essential to insuring healthy vegetable crops. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026 Cabbage worms, aphids and flea beetles treat these plants as primary host crops. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026 Additionally, pollinators contribute to production of feed for livestock and fiber crops, such as cotton. —Andony Melathopoulos, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026 When a user uploads a photo, the algorithm locates the bee, crops the image and compares it to our database. —Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2025
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While most crops are available during the summer, Ward's offers pick-your-own services for two spring flowers – daffodils in mid-April through early May and tulips in late April through mid-May. —Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 11 Apr. 2026 In rural Lowell at the south end of the region, farmers were getting ready recently to plant crops. —Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026 At the core of this diversity lies agriculture, which has for centuries defined the rhythm of life through the cycle of sowing and harvesting crops. —Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026 Pair Cool-Season and Warm-Season Vegetables Known as succession sowing, this technique involves growing cool-season crops alongside warm-season ones to maximize space. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026 Their biggest threat is to crops. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026 Crop rotation is essential to insuring healthy vegetable crops. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026 Cabbage worms, aphids and flea beetles treat these plants as primary host crops. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026 Additionally, pollinators contribute to production of feed for livestock and fiber crops, such as cotton. —Andony Melathopoulos, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
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On the downside, using the camera at 4K noticeably crops the lens view. —Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026 When a user uploads a photo, the algorithm locates the bee, crops the image and compares it to our database. —Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crops
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Fruit trees aren't just for fresh, homegrown harvests—many varieties also provide plenty of shade, creating a cooler environment around your home.— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
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Crowded plants compete for nutrients, leading to poor growth and smaller harvests.— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
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This renovated historic home was designed by Samuel Masters and features six bedrooms with four full bathrooms; ideal for groups and families.— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
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The company operates on behalf of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff, using a network of intermediaries and vessels to move sanctioned crude, with proceeds helping fund the country’s military programs and regional proxy groups.— Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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Continuing down this path only increases uncertainty, undermines long-term infrastructure planning and grows the national debt.— Andrew Stasiowski, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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As their mutual competitiveness grows shockingly ugly, Niall learns to turn Ruben’s Samsonian strength and fury against him, knocking down the pillars of Ruben’s own life.— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
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In the first episode back, Cranston stands completely nude as Kaczmarek’s Lois shaves his back and nether regions.— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
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The Echo Spot shaves it down even further to a half-sphere and adds a handy little touch screen for visual information.— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
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Sadiq The Oregon tight end is the luxury pick of this first round and could go lower than most expect, plus head coach Todd Monken has a history of using two-tight-end groupings.— Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Swap out pot groupings, change the placement or give existing pots a new coat of paint.— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
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Owner Roy Diblik, famed for his work with Piet Oudolf at Chicago’s Lurie Garden, cultivates over 300 varieties of perennials, including his award-winning ‘Northwind’ switchgrass.— Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
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Trump cultivates an aura of unpredictability, but his actions betray certain patterns that are discernible to those who know where to look.— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
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The third round of voting trims the field to four restaurants.— Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 25 Mar. 2026
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The Yale Repertory Theatre is using a 2019 adaptation by Frank Galati, which takes the standard Derek Prouse translation which has been around nearly as long as Ionesco original French script and trims it judiciously for maximum theatrical impact.— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
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Rivals Season 2, a Hulu original which airs on Disney+ outside the States, launches May 15 and will drop in two six-episode batches.— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
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State health officials are warning consumers that two batches of marijuana sold by one company over several months throughout the Denver metro area and Colorado Springs have high levels of pesticides.— Austen Erblat, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Crops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/crops. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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