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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That tension has become increasingly obvious as the WNBA grows into a legitimate mainstream sports property attracting broader coverage from outlets outside the league’s longtime inner circle.
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Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
CoComelon originated in 2006 as a YouTube channel devoted to storytelling for children and has since grown into one of the world’s most popular children’s series.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 May 2026
As Coltrane and Isaiah’s relationship grows into outright hatred, the series surrounds them with three women whose wants sometimes align with these men, sometimes not.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Many stayed, putting down roots that grew into multigenerational farming families who continue to shape the region’s dynamic food scene.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
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Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
CoComelon originated in 2006 as a YouTube channel devoted to storytelling for children and has since grown into one of the world’s most popular children’s series.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 May 2026
As Coltrane and Isaiah’s relationship grows into outright hatred, the series surrounds them with three women whose wants sometimes align with these men, sometimes not.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Many stayed, putting down roots that grew into multigenerational farming families who continue to shape the region’s dynamic food scene.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
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“Grow into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20into. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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