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Recent Examples of lop
The pitching mound was lopped off and covered with a Kicks logo.
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 10 May 2025
Senate Republicans are discussing staying in session through the weekend to complete work on nominations, with an eye toward lopping off work days at the end of next week and kicking off the recess by midweek.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
The layoffs are expected to shrink HHS to 62,000 positions, lopping off nearly a quarter of its staff -- 10,000 jobs through layoffs and another 10,000 workers who took early retirement and voluntary separation offers.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Apr. 2025
The layoffs are expected to shrink HHS to 62,000 positions, lopping off nearly a quarter of its staff — 10,000 jobs through layoffs and another 10,000 workers who took early retirement and voluntary separation offers.
—Carla K. Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 10 May 2025
Senate Republicans are discussing staying in session through the weekend to complete work on nominations, with an eye toward lopping off work days at the end of next week and kicking off the recess by midweek.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
The layoffs are expected to shrink HHS to 62,000 positions, lopping off nearly a quarter of its staff -- 10,000 jobs through layoffs and another 10,000 workers who took early retirement and voluntary separation offers.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Apr. 2025
The layoffs are expected to shrink HHS to 62,000 positions, lopping off nearly a quarter of its staff — 10,000 jobs through layoffs and another 10,000 workers who took early retirement and voluntary separation offers.
—Carla K. Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lop
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Like a garden that needs regular pruning to grow well, your relationship may need occasional tension to clear out emotional overgrowth and make space for healthier connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Since plumeria flowers grow at the end of each branch, pruning your tree may reduce the number of blooms until more branches can grow.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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Nvidia then pared its gains but finished the day up by 1.8%, putting the company’s market value at just below $4 trillion.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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Other agents had dismissed Weinberg as a habitual liar looking to pare down his prison sentence, but Fuller saw potential.—
Longreads,
Longreads,
8 July 2025
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Some might have trimmed guest lists — not for space, but to cut the grocery bill.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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Jon Hart serape tour tote Whataburger's Jon Hart tour tote is stadium compliant in clear plastic, trimmed in all-natural leather and sporting serape webbing handles.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Stylishly cropped at the ankle, they can be dressed up or down, and the two deep pockets are great for storing smaller items.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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Long, flow-y pants and cropped, little shirts play up the retro nature of the new Superman adaptation but also cement Hoult as a kind of timeless star.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
3 July 2025
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Well the bracket that is attached to the doorframe had the screws clipped short and then pushed back into the frame.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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An eastbound tractor-trailer then clipped the blade, Allman said.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
2 July 2025
Verb
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In the summer heat, the foliage usually dies back, and it is recommended to cut back the stems at that point.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, called CalFresh in the state, also may have to cut back.—
David Lightman
Updated July 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Wiles claimed her personal cellphone’s contacts were hacked, and while calls and messages did not come from her number, recipients claimed the voice on the line sounded like hers, leading officials to believe AI technology was utilized.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Media personalities, from journalists to hack YouTubers, will find a way to sensationalize trauma, while wannabe comedians will always find something funny.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
3 July 2025
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Some players get docked for having a super-skilled linemate or winger (especially in the Norris and Hart conversations).—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The 135-foot Sea Lady II charter engulfed in flames while docked in the port of Saint-Tropez on July 10.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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“Lop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lop. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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