1
as in tumors
an abnormal mass of tissue
found a growth on the dog's neck under her collar
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2
as in evolutions
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growths
Noun
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After the arduous grooming process, Angel was able to eat and rest, and a veterinarian checked her over, where she was found to have dental disease and an eye ulcer, along with ear infections, skin infections and mammary gland tumors.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025 -
Overall, patients diagnosed with advanced breast cancer were 10 percent more likely to have cardiovascular disease than people diagnosed with early-stage tumors, according to study findings published in JAMA Network Open.—
Lisa Rapaport,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Many developments are striking, and there’s no shortage of hair-raisingly brutal scenes.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Israeli officials have suggested the chances of a hostage deal have significantly increased, with some anticipating developments within the next two weeks.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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His signature production style — the glistening synth chord progressions that doused early OF releases in a cartoon-like technicolor — arrived subdued beneath a moodier sonic register.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2024
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Currently, bill progressions have slowed or halted entirely following the conclusion of legislative sessions in most states.—
Trans Formations Project,
Them,
4 Oct. 2024
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“Growths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growths. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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