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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Everett also recommends a silk scarf and, for anyone regrowing their edges, a light serum like Camille Rose’s Rejuva Drops to encourage growth without buildup.
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Golden apple snails can completely regrow their eyes—and those eyes share many anatomical and genetic features with human eyes, according to a paper published in the journal Nature Communications.
—ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2025
Most shark species lose and regrow their teeth, but the rate of replacement varies from a few days to several weeks depending on the species.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
The predatory fish are constantly regrowing and replacing their teeth.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Golden apple snails can completely regrow their eyes—and those eyes share many anatomical and genetic features with human eyes, according to a paper published in the journal Nature Communications.
—ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2025
Most shark species lose and regrow their teeth, but the rate of replacement varies from a few days to several weeks depending on the species.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
The predatory fish are constantly regrowing and replacing their teeth.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
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 10 Sep. 2025.
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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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