regrow
verb
re·grow
(ˌ)rē-ˈgrō 
regrew
(ˌ)rē-ˈgrü
; regrown
(ˌ)rē-ˈgrōn
; regrowing
; regrown
(ˌ)rē-ˈgrōn
; regrowing
: to grow (something, such as a missing part) anew
: to continue growth after interruption or injury
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Their root system can develop rapidly and often regrow after a prescribed burn.
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Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Treatments range from waiting for hair to regrow on its own to using topical solutions, red light therapy and in-office procedures.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
While Sony Television’s focus has been on drama since exiting the broadcast live-action comedy business a few years ago, the studio has been slowly regrowing its comedy footprint.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
If the weed is mature, only the green matter will die but the roots may regrow later.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
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Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Treatments range from waiting for hair to regrow on its own to using topical solutions, red light therapy and in-office procedures.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
While Sony Television’s focus has been on drama since exiting the broadcast live-action comedy business a few years ago, the studio has been slowly regrowing its comedy footprint.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
If the weed is mature, only the green matter will die but the roots may regrow later.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for regrow
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“Regrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regrow. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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regrow
verb
re·grow
(ˈ)rē-ˈgrō
: to grow (as a missing part) again
Medical Definition
regrow
intransitive verb
re·grow
(ˈ)rē-ˈgrō
: to continue growth after interruption or injury
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