growth spurt
noun
: an occurrence of growing quickly and suddenly in a short period of time
When he was 11 he had a growth spurt.
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But those looking to be developed and perhaps get better when their inevitable growth spurt kicks in are missing out on what JV basketball is really for — player development.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
In eighth grade, Tyler Bergantino had his growth spurt.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Dec. 2025
Do not fertilize the plant, as this can trigger a growth spurt that results in winter kill.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
Considering Harner’s artistic growth spurt — the journey from plucking away off camera in high school to international touring came under half a decade — there is a lot for her fans to be happy about as well.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
In eighth grade, Tyler Bergantino had his growth spurt.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Dec. 2025
Do not fertilize the plant, as this can trigger a growth spurt that results in winter kill.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
Considering Harner’s artistic growth spurt — the journey from plucking away off camera in high school to international touring came under half a decade — there is a lot for her fans to be happy about as well.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for growth spurt
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“Growth spurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth%20spurt. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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