GROWTH Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

growth

noun

ˈgrōth

Definition of growth

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 Nigel Wilcock, executive director at the Institute of Economic Development, an independent body representing economic development professionals, said Burnham had spent years making the case for a different approach to economic growth. — Reuters, NBC news, 17 July 2026 Over time, founders learn that culture, partnerships, investors and growth strategies are all reflections of leadership choices. — Nadia Alshomali, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 But growth should not be measured only by skylines, corporate headquarters, or international rankings. — Jeffrey Bennett, Time, 17 July 2026 The cohort, born between 1997 and 2012, also led overall customer growth in the quarter, according to Burberry. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for growth

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Noun

For instance, if a patient with obesity is diagnosed with hypogonadism and no other condition explains the low testosterone levels (such as a pituitary tumor), the first-line treatment is weight loss.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
In October 2024, Mitch was diagnosed with an aggressive, grade four brain tumor called an astrocytoma.

— Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Definition of tumor

Noun

Film Independent President Juan Devis described the evolution as a deliberate break from legacy recognition toward something more active.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
With both boys squarely in their young adulthood, the film not only uses intimacy to depict the evolution of their relationship but also offers a realistic representation of teen sexuality.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026

Definition of evolution

Noun

Artists displayed photos of original Miami spots and newer city developments crossing over into local areas, like Waymos and tourist traps.

— Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
But despite growing international demand for Chinese goods, domestic consumption remains a critical weak spot in the nation’s economic development.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Definition of development

Noun

Israel Owens, PhD, a Sandia physicist and co-inventor of the sensor, pointed out that the team is satisfied with the progress.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
Nearly three years later, the pioneers behind the double neural bypass have offered updates on their findings and Thomas’ progress.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026

Definition of progress

Noun

For the film’s cast, including Locke, Connor, Walser, Yasmin Finney, Will Gao, Kizzy Edgell, Corinna Brown, Rhea Norwood and Tobie Donovan, the experience of making Heartstopper Forever has buoyed the story’s own maturation.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
Many secondary maturations are tried and true—think wine, sherry, or rum barrels.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 July 2026

Definition of maturation

Noun

In the OptiTROP-Lung05 study conducted in China, sac-TMT plus Keytruda significantly delayed tumor progression compared to chemotherapy plus Keytruda in patients with first-line, PDL1-negative, non-squamous lung cancer.

— Elaine Chen, STAT, 15 July 2026
That progression led to a particularly bad year in some regions in 2025.

— Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of progression

Noun

Standing water from birdbaths, bright flowering plants, fruit trees, and untreated wood are all attractive features, adds Jim McHale, president of JP McHale Pest Management.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026
Most systems rely on horizontal or angled training to promote lateral growth of flowering stems.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2026

Definition of flowering

Noun

Seven & i has been accelerating its global expansion with an eye toward increasing its worldwide store count, including Japan, from 87,000 to 100,000 by 2030.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 17 July 2026
This strategic move signals Janie and Jack's broader expansion into authentic lifestyle partnerships, emphasizing experiences over products.

— Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of expansion

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