1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in progressed
to become mature
you've grown so much since we last saw each other
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in became
to eventually have as a state or quality
he will grow angry if we don't answer his question
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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.
—
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
Verb
-
Bains, who is backed by party leaders and major labor groups, is viewed as the moderate Democrat while Villegas has embraced progressive policy platforms and cultivated more grassroots support.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
-
Ayoud cultivated a deep appreciation of fashion history and the luxury industry early in life.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
Courts were backed up, the jail population rose once again, and absenteeism became rampant among corrections officers.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
-
The game became physical as play went on and the Legacy played tight defense down the stretch to earn the tie.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
Verb
-
This story was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education, and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
-
Instead, its dense core deformed the surface in a way that produced the basin’s unusual tapered shape.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
Tom Brady, who was the victim of Netflix’s last celebrity roast in 2024, made a surprise appearance at Kevin Hart’s roast Sunday to launch a few jokes at the comedian before the night got underway.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
11 May 2026
-
Mateusz Bogusz got a second chance to score in the 51st minute, using his left foot to find the net for the second time for a 3-1 lead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
Verb
-
Any Avs postseason game refereed by Kelly Sutherland automatically starts with one eyebrow raised.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
-
Uhrman, who raised two children while building a successful career as a media and entertainment executive, speaks from experience.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Verb
-
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
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Grew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grew. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
