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
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Apparently, all of his IRAs are invested in CDs, and many of his CDs are not maturing this year.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
This 10-pack of plastic melon cradles was a lifesaver last year once my pumpkins started maturing late July.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
The multilingual avatar can advise on what to do when your bank certificates of deposit are maturing, for example, or how to manage your children’s college fund.
—Meg Short, Fortune, 7 June 2026
In essence, the medium is maturing to offer a business model in its own right.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 June 2026
In Rocky’s case, maturing does not mean becoming less ambitious.
—Jeff Ihaza, VIBE.com, 2 June 2026
Inadequate watering, overcrowding, and overfertilizing can keep carrots from maturing at the proper time.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
But that network was maturing, and these dealers provided a waiting chain of expert navigators ready to lead the two Model Ts across the country.
—Eric Moskowitz, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
Verb
Occasional leakage, especially in children, whose inhibitory systems are still maturing, is less a feature than a side effect of running such a complicated piece of hardware every night without maintenance windows.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Apparently, all of his IRAs are invested in CDs, and many of his CDs are not maturing this year.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
This 10-pack of plastic melon cradles was a lifesaver last year once my pumpkins started maturing late July.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
The multilingual avatar can advise on what to do when your bank certificates of deposit are maturing, for example, or how to manage your children’s college fund.
—Meg Short, Fortune, 7 June 2026
In essence, the medium is maturing to offer a business model in its own right.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 June 2026
In Rocky’s case, maturing does not mean becoming less ambitious.
—Jeff Ihaza, VIBE.com, 2 June 2026
Inadequate watering, overcrowding, and overfertilizing can keep carrots from maturing at the proper time.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
But that network was maturing, and these dealers provided a waiting chain of expert navigators ready to lead the two Model Ts across the country.
—Eric Moskowitz, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturing
Noun
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Research has shown that raw cheese is not, in fact, resistant to pathogens; while aging can mitigate some risk, harmful bacteria can still survive the usual 60-day maturation process.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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This new reposado expression got a special secondary maturation, however.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Many travelers dream of one day living abroad, but a growing number of US citizens are making that fantasy a reality.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The findings, the latest in a growing body of research about the vaccine’s benefits for heart health, suggest such benefits observed in earlier studies have persisted for years.—
Daniel Wu,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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Decade-long national build FNTF’s development began in 2013 as part of China’s long-term national science infrastructure roadmap.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Dec. 2025
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In a 2024 analysis, Panorama Global found nearly 30% of Scott’s education grantees were focused on youth development.—
Thalia Beaty,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Tomlin said that Metcalf is progressing well from his ailment and is expected to play Monday when Pittsburgh takes on the Miami Dolphins.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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While there were positive signs that the Spurs ace would be progressing toward a comeback to face Doncic, James, and the rest of the Lakers, San Antonio is playing it cautious with the current and future face of its franchise.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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Plants grow to a certain height and stop growing, refocusing their energy on the second stage of development—flowering and fruiting.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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In contrast, determinate tomato varieties are bushy plants with short flowering and fruiting seasons, often lasting just a few weeks.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
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Three chapters set in New Jersey, Dublin, and Paris — with Frederick Elmes and Yorick Le Saux splitting cinematography duties — center on adult children and their relationships with their aging parents.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
25 Aug. 2025
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And because of America’s rapidly aging population, there’s no shortage of these jobs on the horizon.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
25 Aug. 2025
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The then-middle school entrepreneur created the bot operation with Cameron Zoub, who would be his fellow cofounder (and Whop’s chief growth officer) in the years to come.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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The suit further alleges that Roblox prioritized company growth over user safety.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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The backstory The Ranch’s history traces back to the early days of Yellowstone—in which the Ranch had a seat at the table when discussing the formation of the town of Big Sky, the evolution of ranching and logging in the Northern Rockies, and the region’s overall wilderness preservation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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He is best known for proposing the theory of cosmic inflation, a concept that transformed modern understanding of the early universe and the evolution of the big bang.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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“Maturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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