crop
noun
the cultivated produce of the ground, while growing or when gathered.
has cropped
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present perfectof crop (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Over the past year, Infantino has cropped up at the president’s side at least a dozen times, from the Oval Office to the Gaza peace summit in Egypt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
But this more unusual trading pattern has cropped up a few times in the past year.
From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026
In the last couple of years, a cottage industry of unique, new social apps has cropped.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2025
O’Rourke has cropped hair, a graying goatee and expressive eyes that crinkle with his toothy smile.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2023
"I came to see if you could give me a tip on a matter that has cropped up."
From The Golden Scorpion by Sax Rohmer
