1
as in tumor
an abnormal mass of tissue
found a growth on the dog's neck under her collar
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as in evolution
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the growth of the gambling industry into an economic mainstay in some locations
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as in development
the process of becoming mature
her reflections and mature behavior certainly demonstrate just how much emotional growth took place last summer
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Recent Examples of growth
The incentive for their investment to have financial growth is obviously part of the package for anyone with a similar sports portfolio.
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Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
In a warming world, receding snowpack is expected to slow maple growth and cause root damage.
—Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 28 Mar. 2025
Unsurprisingly, the most significant source of that growth was new data centers, but other factors contributed, too.
—Justin Worland, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
Further, the company’s U.S. comps gained from higher traffic and ticket growth.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
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Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
In a warming world, receding snowpack is expected to slow maple growth and cause root damage.
—Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 28 Mar. 2025
Unsurprisingly, the most significant source of that growth was new data centers, but other factors contributed, too.
—Justin Worland, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
Further, the company’s U.S. comps gained from higher traffic and ticket growth.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growth
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With this panoramic view of the body, doctors may spot big problems, like a large tumor.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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Power Rangers Mystic Force star Peta Rutter died of a brain tumor in 2010, and even more actors who appeared on the series — Edward Laurence Albert, Robert L. Manahan, Machiko Soga, and Richard Genelle — have passed of natural causes.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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This evolution highlights the need to reimagine traditional processes—not simply digitize existing ones—so that AI becomes a proactive partner in decision-making and everyday operations.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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News of the evolution of an already perilous threat that can bypass 2FA protections that both Google and Microsoft have in place is, therefore, naturally of huge concern.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Charlotte Observer Desiree Mathurin covers growth and development for The Charlotte Observer.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2025
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This will eliminate the potential for issues related to root development and seed germination.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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University lawyers rejected a demand to change the school’s leadership structure, student disciplinary policies, admissions and hiring practices, as well as providing a quarterly report on progress and ending diversity, equity and inclusion practices.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
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There are 30% whole bunches; maturation for four months in large oak barrels.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Balvenie was one of the first to use this type of maturation as a secondary finish, and distilleries like the Macallan and the GlenDronach age virtually all of their whisky in sherry butts.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2025
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In fact, empathy from clinicians can actually affect the progression of a disease.—
Hansa Bhargava,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Even through the backwards progression, Cathy feels whole, consistent.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The horticultural importance of vernalization – cold exposure to induce flowering or other physiological processes – is not restricted to deciduous fruit trees.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2025
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Spring flowering trees and shrubs such as lilacs and crabapples form their flower buds in late summer or fall before the plants go dormant for the winter.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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The funds will be used to bankroll the expansion of the flagship FPSO business as well as a growing green energy portfolio under Yinson Renewables, a subsidiary that has solar and wind power projects in multiple countries.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Such levels of import duties are expected to dent China’s exports and knock several percentage points off the economy’s expansion this year.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growth. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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