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matured

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verb

past tense of mature

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of matured
Adjective
Think of this as the matured version of the Kool-Aid dip-dye technique. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
As Matthews matured from a rookie to a consistent play driver, Babcock broke up his effective connection with Zach Hyman and William Nylander in favour of a more balanced three-line attack. Janson Duench, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 The new version of Hibiki 12 differs from the original, which was a blend of whisky matured in Spanish and American oak, with a small amount of whisky aged in umeshu casks (Japanese plum liqueur), too. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026 Technology Alone Isn't Enough Connected property intelligence has matured rapidly, but implementing new technology doesn't automatically modernize a claims organization. David Tobias, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Within two years though, that alien landscape had matured into a sea of textured blooms and foliage, buzzing with life, punctuated by garden art, and threaded with inviting pathways. Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Aug. 2026 The delinquent loan matured in February 2025, county real estate files show. George Avalos, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 Over more than five years, the organoids had developed and matured in the same way that our own human brains do. Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 20 Aug. 2026 The moves suggest their recent corrections have matured, with upside follow-through likely toward their June highs. Katie Stockton, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026 In order to secure that rate, savers will need to be willing to lock their money into the account until the term has matured. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matured
Adjective
  • Photos taken before the cutting show a row of mature mahogany trees growing along the highway corridor.
    Abby Dodge, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Out front, two mature sycamore trees frame the house in almost perfect symmetry, reinforcing the sense that 901 Sonoma Way is both composed and inviting.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Mayer had some early success with her jab, but Cameron increasingly took control as the fight progressed and landed the cleaner punches before hurting Mayer with a right hand in the eighth round.
    Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Dion has largely stepped back from performing since canceling her Courage World Tour as her condition progressed.
    ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Having suffered a near-death experience during the pandemic, this hotel search site would seem ripe for disruption in an age of AI.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • There are 47 profiles that may be ripe for identification using genetic genealogy, Odien told ABC News.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • More news Thousands were evacuated and six were hurt as the Hawk fire grew to more than 15,000 acres at the California-Nevada border.
    Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Nevada wildfires rage More than 40,000 people were forced to evacuate as a wildfire near Reno, Nevada, grew to more than 15,000 acres over the weekend.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Nicotine pouch use attracts younger adults as well, with 5% of adults aged 18 to 29 and 7% of those aged 30 to 49 reporting use, compared with just 1% of those 65 and older.
    Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The ship’s Nautilus Club on the 11th deck is a comfortable space, open most of the day, for kids aged 6 to 17 to hang out while their parents dine or hang out alone.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • As in the previous episode, Samir’s internal conflict is the least developed here.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Equine therapy has also developed into an effective element of Grief Journeys, which reflect a growing interest in travel centered on healing and personal transformation.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026

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“Matured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matured. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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