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as in cultivated
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
a dedicated home gardener who grows tomatoes in her small garden every summer
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as in progressed
to become mature
you've grown so much since we last saw each other
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as in became
to eventually have as a state or quality
he will grow angry if we don't answer his question
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Recent Examples of grew
The sounds grew louder, and soon armed and masked men were swarming the village, setting its straw huts on fire and indiscriminately shooting villagers.
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Annie Hylton, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
But as production costs rose and financing grew more risk-averse, those ambitious historical spectacles gradually disappeared from the big screen, replaced by smaller auteur dramas, comedies and internationally portable genre films.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Upon learning of Rodger’s administrative leave, speculation, rumor and innuendo grew in Ramona.
—Dan Summers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Modesto’s test scores grew enough to represent an extra 18 weeks of learning in math and 13 weeks in reading.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Modesto's test scores grew enough to represent an extra 18 weeks of learning in math and 13 weeks in reading.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
From that day, Bint Jbeil’s symbolism as a Hezbollah stronghold grew, and the town became an IDF target.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Authorities grew suspicious upon seeing white powder on the printer cartridges, which are typically black.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
Disney Entertainment advertising revenues grew nearly 5% compared to the prior-year quarter, with the Fubo transaction contributing more than 1%.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Annie Hylton, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
But as production costs rose and financing grew more risk-averse, those ambitious historical spectacles gradually disappeared from the big screen, replaced by smaller auteur dramas, comedies and internationally portable genre films.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Upon learning of Rodger’s administrative leave, speculation, rumor and innuendo grew in Ramona.
—Dan Summers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Modesto’s test scores grew enough to represent an extra 18 weeks of learning in math and 13 weeks in reading.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Modesto's test scores grew enough to represent an extra 18 weeks of learning in math and 13 weeks in reading.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
From that day, Bint Jbeil’s symbolism as a Hezbollah stronghold grew, and the town became an IDF target.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Authorities grew suspicious upon seeing white powder on the printer cartridges, which are typically black.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
Disney Entertainment advertising revenues grew nearly 5% compared to the prior-year quarter, with the Fubo transaction contributing more than 1%.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grew
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And with it, brothers Peter, David and Jack Baker have for 12 years cultivated a craft distillery in Litchfield, yes with a still that, to an outsider, could resemble art or a science project, and a tasting room loaded with tasty liquor, maple syrup and plenty of swag.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The basketball team under coach Steve Fisher and now Brian Dutcher has cultivated a more loyal and robust fan base, having reached 12 of the last 16 NCAA Tournaments, four Sweet 16s and one Final Four.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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But as the season has progressed and the pressure has increased, their margins of victory have become tighter.—
Dean Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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As Dan’s relationship with Kolkena progressed, Betty reportedly left vulgar and threatening messages on the couple’s answering machine, prompting Dan to threaten criminal contempt action, according to the Los Angeles Times.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Ben Levi Ross and Christiani Pitts became the luncheon’s emotional center of positivity.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Mukhtar, the 2022 MLS MVP, became the seventh player in MLS history with at least five regular-season hat tricks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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The game has already produced seven winners in 2026, including a rapid stretch in late April and early May when four jackpots were claimed in just four days, underscoring how quickly fortunes have turned this year.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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And while this year ultimately produced notable wins for healthcare policy, business organizations were also frustrated by legislators on that front as well, pointing to a bill that would have allowed for association health plans that died in the Appropriations Committee.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The quiet interiors — defined by the revamp the stately building has undergone in the ‘50s — is characterized by an understated palette of neutral stone flooring and wooden furnishings, which were developed reusing existing materials.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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This tendency, called marcescence, may have developed a few million years ago to discourage large mammals from browsing on trees in winter due to the bitterness of the tannin-rich leaves surrounding buds.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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White Sox fans got the last laugh on Sunday afternoon as their squad completed a wild, thrilling comeback victory over their crosstown rivals.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Maddie Eisler, a Manhattan Pilates instructor, was trying to explain why Shaggy got the shakes.—
Natalie Meade,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Analysts have raised concerns about concentration risks in South Korea's stock market, with an overreliance on a small group of companies raising the risk of volatility and vulnerability to geopolitical shocks, including a slowdown in data-center spending.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Woldenberg, in response to the tariffs, had implemented a hiring freeze, put off plans to build a new warehouse, and raised the prices of his firm’s products.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The 35-year-old Fernandez started his soccer career in Mexico aged 15, but injury ended curtailed his career.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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The victims include a 14-year-old boy and a 24-year-old man from Honduras, as well as a 29-year-old woman and two men -- aged 45 and 56 -- from Mexico, according to the Webb County Medical Examiner's Office.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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“Grew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grew. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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