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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
Before long, there will be new growth tips emerging from the node.
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Dr. Matthew Lisy,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
For Arkansas, Lake Maumelle is part of an outdoor recreation economy that is one of the state's strongest engines of growth.
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Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
The willful Sun harmonizes with Chiron, offering opportunities for growth in your 9th House of Learning, encouraging questions and practical wisdom that make big ideas workable.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
At the community level, technology companies claim that data centers bring jobs, economic revitalization, digital connectivity and economic growth to local communities.
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Rachel Mural,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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Dr. Matthew Lisy,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
For Arkansas, Lake Maumelle is part of an outdoor recreation economy that is one of the state's strongest engines of growth.
—
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
The willful Sun harmonizes with Chiron, offering opportunities for growth in your 9th House of Learning, encouraging questions and practical wisdom that make big ideas workable.
—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
At the community level, technology companies claim that data centers bring jobs, economic revitalization, digital connectivity and economic growth to local communities.
—
Rachel Mural,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for growth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for growth
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In cats, the gene was frequently altered in mammary tumors.
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Negodiuk started searching online for volunteers who could help them and found one who agreed to transport the tumor to Germany and another to Italy.
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The book traces the fictitious Yeoman family’s evolution over generations from self-sufficient homesteaders to participants in global markets.
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The exhibition offers an immersive look at the Italian jeweler’s evolution since its founding in Milan in 1967, tracing how the brand reshaped contemporary jewelry through innovative design, craftsmanship, color and advertising while championing women who buy jewelry for themselves.
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With the rapid development of AI technology, however, smart glasses are becoming slimmer, less noticeable, while integrating AI models that can operate independently with connectivity, raising concerns not only about exam integrity, but also about broader privacy risks.
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The Mets replaced Mendoza with Green, who has been the organization’s senior vice president of player development since 2023.
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Before departing for Switzerland, US Vice President JD Vance said one priority was to make progress on a ceasefire in Lebanon, which has again come under missile fire from Israel.
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The prize in the amount of €30,000 ($34,400) was handed to the two projects, which were among seven works in progress that screened for a panel of industry professionals this week in Cluj.
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Some are incorporating innovative finishes and maturation techniques.
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Distillery manager Malcolm Waring filled the American oak casks for this release three decades ago, and the whisky spent some time in European oak over its maturation journey as well.
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Having never progressed from the group stage of a World Cup, Ivory Coast now have a 95 per cent chance of getting to the knockout stage, needing to beat Curacao to guarantee progression to the last-32 stage.
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As a fifth-generation real estate professional and a fourth-generation Laguna Beach native, Stanaland views the sale as a natural progression.
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Keep the covers on until the beginning of flowering.
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Hydrangeas are classic flowering shrubs that offer an array of beautiful colors, flower forms, and sizes.
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The state expansion also means protection for the rare riparian forest.
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The University of Pittsburgh’s record-setting growth is reshaping both its campus and Oakland, as the university leans into a long-term expansion plan that adds student beds, new facilities and economic heft to one of Pennsylvania’s busiest urban districts.
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“Growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growth. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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