crop (up)

verb

Definition of crop (up)next
as in to surface
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly a new issue has just cropped up in the campaign

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crop (up)
  1. surface
  2. arise
  3. emerge
  4. happen
Verb
  • The arrest does not appear to be related to the existing police investigation that surfaced publicly last month, but instead involves a reported victim who came forward after the scandal broke, sources told this news organization.
    Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
  • As guidelines for massive online spaces like X have changed, so too do the conversations that are surfacing.
    Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of surface
Verb
  • Perhaps the most tragic outcome of personal injuries, wrongful death claims arise when an individual dies due to the negligence or misconduct of another.
    Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Alternatively, a crisis can suddenly arise from a firm’s financial misfortunes, market or supply chain disruptions, regulatory issues and other unexpected developments.
    Leen Kawas, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of arise
Verb
  • When the emerging leaves reach about 3 inches in height, move the container to a sunny window.
    Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Some of the topics include the emerging risks AI introduces to the financial sector and the balance between innovation and stability in global financial markets.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of emerge
Verb
  • Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
    Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Wicked Part 2 will then cover Act Two of the show, which depicts the day leading up to Dorothy’s arrival in Oz as well as the story of what happens in The Wizard of Oz, all from the point of view of Elphaba and Glinda.
    Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of happen
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