as in lush
covered with a thick healthy natural growth
a field lavishly grown with poppies
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as in produced
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
a dedicated home gardener who grows tomatoes in her small garden every summer
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as in progressed
to become mature
you've grown so much since we last saw each other
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as in become
to eventually have as a state or quality
he will grow angry if we don't answer his question
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Recent Examples of grown
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
On a crucial third-and-11 in the fourth quarter, Bo Nix put all his faith in a 31-yard heave up the right sideline, and the 5-foot-11 Mims came down with a grown man’s grab on cornerback Andru Phillips.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
As California becomes more dependent on tax revenue from the tech industry, its stake in the health of the artificial intelligence industry has grown.
—Levi Sumagaysay, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Even grown indoors, basil plants don’t last forever.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
On a crucial third-and-11 in the fourth quarter, Bo Nix put all his faith in a 31-yard heave up the right sideline, and the 5-foot-11 Mims came down with a grown man’s grab on cornerback Andru Phillips.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
However, these plants can fruit even longer when they’re grown indoors.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
As California becomes more dependent on tax revenue from the tech industry, its stake in the health of the artificial intelligence industry has grown.
—Levi Sumagaysay, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grown
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The lush gardens are spread across about a dozen acres and feature a mix of styles, including a traditional Valencian space with Moorish influences, sprawling greenhouses, and pergolas covered in swaths of roses.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The lush landscape of chaparral, coast sage scrubs and creek beds was once a stop on the Mount Lowe Railway.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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The cider maker produced 89,907 gallons, or 2,900 barrels, in 2024, up a little more than 4% from the year earlier, according to the most recent numbers provided by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Bug was first staged in London in 1996 and later produced Off-Broadway in 2004, earning a reputation as one of Letts’ most unnerving works.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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But as the race progressed, Mamdani’s natural charm, catchy social media videos and populist economic platform energized voters in the notoriously expensive city.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, center Motiejus Krivas had some juice entering last season but dealt with a foot injury in the preseason that got worse as the season progressed and ultimately resulted in him being shut down in December.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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For millions across China, especially those who watch the US from a fascinated digital distance, Chen became a one-man portal into the American presidency, without the clunky geopolitical baggage.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The visit of Yeovil Town this afternoon (Saturday) will be the first time Scunthorpe have played since Gjoshe became a victim of the knife attack.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Thousands of kids are in the transfer portal looking for greener grass, either in cash, playing time or a sexier stage.—
Mac Engel
January 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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Another photo shows an elegant black piano in a room with floor-to-ceiling windows draped in linen curtains, with sage green and white armchairs and a cork coffee table with books and a vase of hydrangeas in view.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Republicans, who hold a super-minority in the Legislature and have long raised concerns about taxes and regulations overburdening California businesses, will likely oppose any tax bills.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Funds raised during the 2025 Grammy Awards telecast, MusiCares’ Persons of the Year event and additional fundraising efforts were used to help deal with housing instability, interrupted income, physical health complications and ongoing trauma.—
David Wilson,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Now, the brand is staking out a clear position to better articulate the onboard atmosphere, which is oriented toward travelers who are aged 55 years and up.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Jules died on July 17 2015, aged 25, due to injuries sustained in a crash during the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix nine months prior.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Today, the American Royal still hosts its annual rodeo, equestrian show, livestock show, and the World Series of Barbecue, but gone are the days of horses, cattle, and marching bands parading through downtown Kansas City — or anywhere else.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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Grech Motors has been around for more than four decades now, during which time it’s gone from building stretch limousines to high-end luxury shuttle buses and people movers.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Grown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grown. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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