grow into
verb
grew into; grown into; growing into; grows into
1
: to become (something) as time passes
She has grown into an accomplished and charming young woman.
His small company has grown into a huge international corporation.
2
: to become large enough for (a certain size of clothing)
Ben will grow into Billy's shoes in a year or two.
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Founded in 2022 by Crazy Maple Studio, ReelShort has grown into one of the largest vertical entertainment platforms globally, surpassing 286 million downloads and attracting tens of millions of monthly active users.
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Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 18 June 2026
The excitement is new for your friend, and exhilarating, but the dynamics of it will inevitably shift and grow into something more manageable for the both of you.
—Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
The Austin Film Society has grown into one of the country’s largest film organizations, operating a repertory theater, managing a film studio, a public access TV studio with over 600 hundred producers, and awarding over $3,000,000 in grants to Texas filmmakers since 1996.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Founded in Hungary in 2006, HELL Energy has grown into a major energy drink manufacturer, with the company reporting substantial annual production capacity across its operations.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 18 June 2026
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Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 18 June 2026
The excitement is new for your friend, and exhilarating, but the dynamics of it will inevitably shift and grow into something more manageable for the both of you.
—Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
The Austin Film Society has grown into one of the country’s largest film organizations, operating a repertory theater, managing a film studio, a public access TV studio with over 600 hundred producers, and awarding over $3,000,000 in grants to Texas filmmakers since 1996.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Founded in Hungary in 2006, HELL Energy has grown into a major energy drink manufacturer, with the company reporting substantial annual production capacity across its operations.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 18 June 2026
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“Grow into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20into. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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