as in maturation
the process of becoming mature
the maturing of young horses can take several years
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as in growing
to become mature
a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing
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Recent Examples of maturing
Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025
If the debt ceiling is not raised by then, the US, for the first time in its history, could default on its debts, either by missing interest payments or not redeeming maturing bonds.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The notes have a 5-year term, maturing on April 1st, 2030.
—Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
In addition, the EV sector is maturing as other carmakers roll out their own makes and models.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
The problem is that a disproportionate percentage of the debt and carrying the lowest coupons is maturing soon.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
While client-facing applications are maturing, and internal workflows are beginning to see adoption, the leap to core business operations remains the most challenging.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Such are the growing pains of a great community, turning the corner from westward expansion to confront the new reality of maintaining excellence as a maturing community.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
The central bank now will allow just $5 billion in maturing proceeds from Treasurys to roll off each month, down from $25 billion.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
On the left are children under 5, whose still-maturing immune systems might struggle to fend off the virus.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025
If the debt ceiling is not raised by then, the US, for the first time in its history, could default on its debts, either by missing interest payments or not redeeming maturing bonds.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The notes have a 5-year term, maturing on April 1st, 2030.
—Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
In addition, the EV sector is maturing as other carmakers roll out their own makes and models.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
The problem is that a disproportionate percentage of the debt and carrying the lowest coupons is maturing soon.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
While client-facing applications are maturing, and internal workflows are beginning to see adoption, the leap to core business operations remains the most challenging.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Such are the growing pains of a great community, turning the corner from westward expansion to confront the new reality of maintaining excellence as a maturing community.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
The central bank now will allow just $5 billion in maturing proceeds from Treasurys to roll off each month, down from $25 billion.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturing
Noun
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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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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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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
Noun
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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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The Charlotte Observer Desiree Mathurin covers growth and development for The Charlotte Observer.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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The growth of the league under her leadership is apparent.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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This newer approach uses mild electrical pulses to promote blood vessel growth and improve circulation.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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The writer/director brought up Quentin Tarantino and his iconic martial arts duology starring Uma Thurman as The Bride again to explain his own evolution.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Maturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturing. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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