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as in cultivating
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
a dedicated home gardener who grows tomatoes in her small garden every summer
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as in progressing
to become mature
you've grown so much since we last saw each other
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as in becoming
to eventually have as a state or quality
he will grow angry if we don't answer his question
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Recent Examples of growing
Ryan Wong, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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While most satellite reentries are completely harmless, as the FAA report shows, there is a ridiculously small but growing chance that falling space debris could cause bodily injury.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 4 Sep. 2024
Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
There’s nothing quite as rewarding in gardening as growing a plant from seed.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Identifying And Addressing Burnout Whether companies admit it or not, burnout is a serious and growing problem.
—Ryan Wong, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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While most satellite reentries are completely harmless, as the FAA report shows, there is a ridiculously small but growing chance that falling space debris could cause bodily injury.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 4 Sep. 2024
Verb
Half of your time removing the snow can be spent fighting with the exponentially growing clump of snow on the shovel.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
There’s nothing quite as rewarding in gardening as growing a plant from seed.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growing
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For years, though, the island struggled with overtourism, as unregulated development and booming nightlife began to overwhelm its fragile ecosystem.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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This beast delivers massive sound with booming bass and crisp highs that will energize any gathering.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Navigating the post-holiday period requires a delicate balance of acknowledging the emotional challenges while simultaneously cultivating a positive, proactive mindset that transforms potential workplace anxiety into an opportunity for personal and professional growth.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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According to a confidential informant, Wedding and a partner were cultivating 8,000 marijuana plants in a warehouse on a property there owned by one of his friends.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
4 Jan. 2025
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The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter, with the club later confirming the departure of Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge.—
Stuart James,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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This program, which began in 2022, is designed to rectify historic problems with IDR plans that prevented many borrowers from progressing toward 20- or 25-year loan forgiveness.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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After becoming a father and leaving college, Weeks was drafted into the NBA minor league and spent several years playing ball professionally overseas.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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In November, Newsom had +550 odds of becoming the next president, according to SportsBettingDime, which amounts to a 15 percent chance.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Tinnitus is when someone hears ringing in the ears—or a buzzing or roaring sound.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
20 Oct. 2024
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On her first day of filming, Ronan was thrown into a lively quickstep number in a roaring dance hall.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, a powerful storm system in the Pacific Ocean is producing extreme waves that are only seen every few years on the West Coast.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
24 Dec. 2024
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In some cases, the male may effectively become an attached sperm-producing organ.—
Danielle Hall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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This is a developing story and will be updated.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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Recent research by Google, among others, is pointing the way towards developing more robust and resilient quantum methods.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is set to become the first city in the region to launch electric flying taxis following a deal with U.S.-based Archer Aviation and plans test flights in coming months.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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But Wall Street is divided on what to expect out of this closely followed group in coming months.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Growing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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