1
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
The Heat sees upside with Johnson, but there hasn’t been appreciable growth this summer.
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Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, G.D.P. growth was slightly negative as consumer spending weakened, and imports surged as businesses front-ran the tariffs.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
In 2017, the airport published its area growth and development plan that included the creation of a logistics hub south of the facility.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
Levi’s direct-to-consumer continues to be an area of growth and opportunity.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 July 2025
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Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, G.D.P. growth was slightly negative as consumer spending weakened, and imports surged as businesses front-ran the tariffs.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
In 2017, the airport published its area growth and development plan that included the creation of a logistics hub south of the facility.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
Levi’s direct-to-consumer continues to be an area of growth and opportunity.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growth
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As the sugar circulates throughout the body, it is absorbed by cancer cells and shows tumors invisible on standard X-rays.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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After having a tumor roughly the size of a small basketball on her right ovary removed before the diagnosis, doctors then removed a smaller one on her left ovary three months later, the hospital said.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Emergent theories of evolution, questions of science and mysticism, and an illuminating romance are at the heart of Gilbert’s sprawling historical tale, one of her more underappreciated works of fiction.—
Mia Barzilay Freund,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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From career-defining moments to the evolution of sports and culture, this conversation will go beyond stats and highlights to uncover the mindset, challenges, and legacy of a true game-changer.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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Advertisement The Crown Prince has been masterful at protecting Saudi Arabia’s development.—
Karen Elliott House,
Time,
10 July 2025
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Consider requesting professional development budgets for AI training, conference attendance or certification programs.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.4 %, weighed down by selling of exporters’ shares amid the yen’s appreciation, which cuts profits from exports, and dampened sentiment because of the lack of progress in the Japan-U.S. trade talks.—
Alex Veiga,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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The Jazz need to see some progress in Year 2, or the other first-rounders Utah brings in during this rebuild will quickly pass him.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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This is one of the oldest whiskeys in the series to date, following the summer 2023 release (four years old) and the summer 2024 release (five years old), and that additional year has really made this bourbon hit the sweet spot of maturation.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
26 June 2025
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This is the same political culture that perforated Hogg’s own political maturation — one where the stringent structures of establishment politics’ demands of loyalty ring hollow and moral idealism is a necessity.—
Maximo Bratter,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Research has found several genetic variants that are associated with the development and progression of MASH.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
12 July 2025
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Because of this, glycans can also end up playing a role in the development and progression of cancer.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Leaves are the engines that make energy for flowering and fruiting.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Pruning those floppy stems back to the lower set of leaves around the base of the plant after the initial flowering period should prompt yarrow to produce stronger regrowth.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2025
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Now, Walker has announced the national expansion of Rising Stars, choosing the prestigious Sundance Film Festival to unveil his plan.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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The changes should spur the expansion of housing in urban areas that are close to jobs and transportation and make an impactful contribution toward addressing the housing crisis in California by narrowing the gap between housing demand and supply.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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“Growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growth. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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