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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
This week, the Commerce Department reported that growth slid into negative territory in the first quarter of this year.
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Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2025
Strong employment has helped fuel solid consumer spending and economic growth over the last few years.
—Alex Veiga, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2025
This program has been a pillar of support for marine research, sustainability, and economic growth for more than 50 years.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
For 2025, the total number of companies for which emissions data was obtained increased from approximately 750 in the previous year to around 900 in the current year, representing a 25% growth.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
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Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2025
Strong employment has helped fuel solid consumer spending and economic growth over the last few years.
—Alex Veiga, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2025
This program has been a pillar of support for marine research, sustainability, and economic growth for more than 50 years.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
For 2025, the total number of companies for which emissions data was obtained increased from approximately 750 in the previous year to around 900 in the current year, representing a 25% growth.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growth
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In 2021, Cannon and Scott welcomed their first child together, a son named Zen, who died that December at five months old due to a brain tumor.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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Today, ultrasound is being used to destroy tumors, stop heavy bleeding, support drug delivery, and even influence brain activity in conditions like Parkinson’s disease.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
1 May 2025
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Among Zhang’s expansive portfolio, three standout projects capture his artistic evolution and deeper purpose: Dancing with a Jellyfish, Aesthetics from Africa, and Mirror: Truth or Lie.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Charlotte Flair, a top star in WWE's women's division, appears to be on the cusp of a significant character evolution following her recent high-stakes match at WrestleMania 41.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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This interest in hair restoration procedures has led to the expansion of the hair restoration industry and to the development of new and innovative treatments.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Following its acquisition by the UAE’s leading real estate specialist, Aldar, London Square is now refocusing on the prime luxury property market, with a number of exciting high-profile developments launching this year.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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The focus, however, remains on Lillard and his progress given how crucial his presence is to the organization.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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As yet, there has been no real progress on that score.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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Understanding consequences is part of that maturation.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Working at a custom crush facility, the two oversee the winemaking, maturation in barrel (which the French call élevage), blending and bottling.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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The 18-year-old Salas is expected to start a hitting progression this week.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
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That’s a natural career progression for a 37-year-old coach with a great reputation across baseball and a potential future as a bench coach or manager.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Unlike many other areas where peak bloom is waning or has already passed, right now is the heart of Branch’s Brooks flowering season, with this year’s peak running through April 18, according to the Branch Brook Park Alliance.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2025
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Sydney has been waiting for 15 years for a flowering at the Royal Botanic Garden.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2025
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Republicans have been remarkably cavalier about the impact of cutting the expansion match.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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When the expansion Jags, with Boselli as a rookie left tackle, began playing in 1995, nobody expected much.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growth. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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