sharecropping 1 of 2

noun

Definition of sharecroppingnext
as in farming

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sharecropping

2 of 2

verb

present participle of sharecrop
as in harvesting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharecropping
  1. farming
  2. cultivation
  3. agriculture
  4. gardening
  5. tillage
  6. horticulture
Noun
  • His mother, Anne-Marie Herve, came from a farming family, according to Le Pen's website.
    ANIA NUSSBAUM and ANGELINA RASCOUET Bloomberg News (TNS), arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Residents developed a robust infrastructure based on the division of land into plots with a set purpose, such as farming, housing, cooking and storage.
    Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of farming
Noun
  • But for her, the most significant change has been the cultivation of self-love.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
  • After implementing his cultivation of leadership and integrity to the employees, Logenix was recognized as Virginia Business Best Places to Work in 2024.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of cultivation
Noun
  • Veterinarians typically hold a bachelor’s degree in biology or agriculture, and some earn a master’s or PhD, before attending four years of veterinary school.
    Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Chloe Sorvino is a staff writer who leads coverage of food, drink and agriculture.
    Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of agriculture
Noun
  • In the trailer, the Duchess of Sussex showcases her cooking and gardening skills with special guests including Mindy Kaling, Roy Choi, Alice Waters and, of course, her husband Prince Harry.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
  • In the trailer, Markle can be seen cooking, gardening and shopping with friends.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of gardening
Noun
  • John Deere’s first-generation tractors were designed specifically for the slowest and easiest works, which is fall tillage with a chisel file.
    Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Farmers and policy-makers are advocating for sustainable agricultural practices such as cover cropping and reduced tillage.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of tillage
Noun
  • Steve Pettis is a commercial and consumer horticulture agent for the North Carolina State Cooperative Extension.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Amanda Bennett is vice president, horticulture and collections, at Atlanta Botanical Garden.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of horticulture
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