regrow
verb
re·grow
(ˌ)rē-ˈgrō 
regrew
(ˌ)rē-ˈgrü
; regrown
(ˌ)rē-ˈgrōn
; regrowing
; regrown
(ˌ)rē-ˈgrōn
; regrowing
: to grow (something, such as a missing part) anew
: to continue growth after interruption or injury
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Bucks will regrow their antlers every year ahead of mating season, and then shed them during the late winter, after mating season is over, according to Mississippi State University.
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Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Juicy Like a Peach Vaginal Gel is powered by HPMC-5, an ingredient long used in pharmaceutical products that protect delicate tissues, like medical membranes or scaffolds (small structures to give structure for regrowing tissue or bone).
—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
30 June 2026
But over the nearly one-and-a-half years since the 2025 mega-fires, native and invasive grasses, bushes and trees have begun to regrow, weaving flammable greenery across the landscape.
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Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
This creates a rich planting spot for flowers and vegetables, and the cardboard layer prevents old weeds from regrowing.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Juicy Like a Peach Vaginal Gel is powered by HPMC-5, an ingredient long used in pharmaceutical products that protect delicate tissues, like medical membranes or scaffolds (small structures to give structure for regrowing tissue or bone).
—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
30 June 2026
But over the nearly one-and-a-half years since the 2025 mega-fires, native and invasive grasses, bushes and trees have begun to regrow, weaving flammable greenery across the landscape.
—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
This creates a rich planting spot for flowers and vegetables, and the cardboard layer prevents old weeds from regrowing.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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“Regrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regrow. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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regrow
verb
re·grow
(ˈ)rē-ˈgrō
: to grow (as a missing part) again
Medical Definition
regrow
intransitive verb
re·grow
(ˈ)rē-ˈgrō
: to continue growth after interruption or injury
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