as in flowering
the process of becoming mature
the ripening of a pumpkin can take a whole season
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as in growing
to become mature
pears ripening on the tree
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Recent Examples of ripening
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
Certain Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Enzymes in fruits and vegetables promote chemical reactions, such as ripening.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Keep them away from any fruits and vegetables that naturally emit ethylene, a gas that speeds up ripening of anything in their orbit.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Dragon fruit does not continue ripening once it is picked.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024
Verb
The 2021 growing season was cooler than average with maturation and ripening less harried than usual.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
Certain Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Enzymes in fruits and vegetables promote chemical reactions, such as ripening.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Keep them away from any fruits and vegetables that naturally emit ethylene, a gas that speeds up ripening of anything in their orbit.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Dragon fruit does not continue ripening once it is picked.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripening
Noun
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With a long flowering period from spring through summer, oleander makes a beautiful hedge that’s tolerant to heat, drought, and salt.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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His paintings frequently depict flowering trees, grassy fields and blue swimming pools under languid skies.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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On the positive side, the increase in applications from students of color and the growing diversity of the applicant pool are encouraging signs of progress toward more significant equity in higher education.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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On the other hand, the growing demand for aid could strain already tight budgets, particularly for smaller colleges with limited endowments.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 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
Verb
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The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter, with the club later confirming the departure of Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge.—
Stuart James,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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This program, which began in 2022, is designed to rectify historic problems with IDR plans that prevented many borrowers from progressing toward 20- or 25-year loan forgiveness.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The group has speakers, field trips and other activities that promote the development of skills and friendships.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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Despite all the headlines, Tate says developments are still going to come out of the ground — including his own.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2025
Noun
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The game’s history is rooted in protest and the battle for acceptance, owing not only to the 1921 FA ban but the systemic prejudices, financial and sociological, that continue to hamper its growth.—
Katie Whyatt,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The tax exemption means that more of every dollar can go toward scholarships for students, lifesaving and life-enhancing medical research, and technological advancements that drive economic growth.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Private rooms are just the next evolution of the very off-exchange ecosystem Citadel helped create.—
Daniel Schlaepfer,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The model offers a detailed look at this crucial phase of stellar evolution, where high-energy events shape the star's growth and its surrounding environment, offering valuable insights into the processes that govern the birth and early life of stars like BP Tau.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
7 May 2025
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“Ripening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripening. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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