sharecrop

verb

Definition of sharecropnext
as in to farm

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  1. farm
  2. till
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  • He’s been farming and gardening since 2008 with different neighborhood associations and other places in the city.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • Today the winery farms more than 380 acres across Napa Valley, with vineyards in Rutherford, Carneros and Capell Valley, giving it access to dramatically different growing conditions depending on the variety.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of farm
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  • The soil, Hakena Hulitt said, was hard, dry and cracked from being farmed with heavy machinery, and has been rejuvenated with compost, tilling and learning how to keep weeds at bay without pesticides.
    — Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • Others are tilling similar ground, with MS NOW working to launch a broadband subscription offering that focuses on its community of viewers.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 June 2026
Definition of till
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“Sharecrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharecrop. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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