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as in tumor
an abnormal mass of tissue
found a growth on the dog's neck under her collar
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as in evolution
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the growth of the gambling industry into an economic mainstay in some locations
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as in development
the process of becoming mature
her reflections and mature behavior certainly demonstrate just how much emotional growth took place last summer
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Recent Examples of growth
The growth in budget puts more pressure on Idaho property owners.
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Mark Dee
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Powdery mildew is characterized by gray mycelial growth on leaf surfaces, while septoria/pseudocercospora leaf spot appears as brown spots that expand into broad patches.
—Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
And the downstream effects on family budgeting are direct, Robin Hilmantel, executive director of editorial strategy and growth at BabyCenter, told Fortune.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Alternativa Then, Now and Up Next In an interview with Variety, Surganova, who’s been with Alternativa since its launch, traced the growth of the fledgling event, from its launch in Kazakhstan to its second edition in Yogyakarta, Indonesia and now in Colombia.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 3 May 2026
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Mark Dee
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Powdery mildew is characterized by gray mycelial growth on leaf surfaces, while septoria/pseudocercospora leaf spot appears as brown spots that expand into broad patches.
—Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
And the downstream effects on family budgeting are direct, Robin Hilmantel, executive director of editorial strategy and growth at BabyCenter, told Fortune.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Alternativa Then, Now and Up Next In an interview with Variety, Surganova, who’s been with Alternativa since its launch, traced the growth of the fledgling event, from its launch in Kazakhstan to its second edition in Yogyakarta, Indonesia and now in Colombia.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growth
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But a new study suggests that artificial intelligence might be able to find signs of the disease before tumors are visible on a scan.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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The tumors caused by the cancer grow slowly.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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As storms move east into Arkansas and the lower Mississippi Valley later in the day, forecasters expect some evolution into larger storm clusters, which may shift the dominant threat toward more widespread damaging winds while still supporting hail and isolated tornadoes.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The evolution of the Anglo-American Special Relationship underscores important events of that global total war, and the Cold War and post-Cold War eras that have followed.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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In October, plans for the Snug Harbor Surf Park, along with a 50-foot-tall building for a surf academy, shop and restaurant, were given approvals by city officials who granted a general plan amendment to expand the allowance for the development from 20,000 square feet to nearly 60,000 square feet.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The system supports interchangeable components and exposes low-level interfaces for secondary development, enabling researchers to customize control, perception, and task execution.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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Choose one clear step forward, and let that consistency shape your progress in a steady way over time while staying grounded in your priorities.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Expressing support for open primaries to a national audience is an important first step, but vocalizing this support after the legislative session has ended is less effective than concrete action while the session is in progress.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
3 May 2026
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Members of the olive family, Oleaceae, lilacs are well suited to life in cold climates—in fact, the chill of winter is essential to their bud development and maturation.—
Emily Leahy,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The recent Glengoyne Mizunara (another superb whisky) was finished for a full six years in this type of wood, but that pales in comparison to this particular component’s maturation journey.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
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Kelly’s laboratory discovered tafamidis, marketed by Pfizer as Vyndaqel and Vyndamax, which slows the progression of transthyretin cardiomyopathy and polyneuropathy and is taken by approximately 70,000 patients worldwide.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The vote was based on the Phase 3 results for the clinical trial SERENA-6 presented in 2025, which showed a 56% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death, compared to standard of care.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Fertilizing can reduce flowering and make the plants flop.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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Plant in full sun for best flowering.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the semi-private wait areas and a dedicated family lobby, the expansion also added five rooms designated for initial intake assessments and two dedicated procedure rooms.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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Tarleton State’s Fort Worth expansion plans come as several other Texas universities have also set their sights on improving their presence in the city.—
Samuel O’Neal
May 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
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“Growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growth. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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