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grew

verb

Definition of grew

past tense of grow

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 As California’s population grew, the trees were logged to provide wood for everything from fence posts to railroad ties to houses. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 As his relationships deepened and demand for the wines grew, what had started as a hobby gradually became a full-time pursuit. — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Verizon also significantly grew its fiber network after finalizing a $20 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications at the start of 2026, which expanded Verizon’s fiber footprint from 15 states to 31 states along with Washington, DC. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026 Always a bit strained, the relationship between Aiyuk and the 49ers grew more so two years ago. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Questions about his fate grew after his sentence expired earlier this month. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 July 2026

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That rich history, cultivated over centuries of acting as a port and hub of cultural exchange, is visible throughout the city, much of which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Across their four albums, the group has cultivated a rabid fan base dedicated to their brand of experimental rock.

— Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Definition of cultivated

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As their relationship has progressed, the couple continue to bring their romance further into the public eye.

— Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Emma, 50, became Bruce’s caregiver as his condition progressed—FTD can cause a loss of motor skills, speech and language issues, and personality changes.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 July 2026

Definition of progressed

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The influx of moisture and that storm system’s stalling front have already produced bands of rain in eastern Tennessee, southern Virginia and northern North Carolina.

— Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
The Odyssey are being produced by Insight Editions for late summer and fall releases.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of produced

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Browning and Eveland developed the educational curriculum that would provide both an understanding and hands-on experience in a friendly environment where questions are encouraged.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
The plane has been developed to fly the Australian airline Qantas’ upcoming record-breaking route from Sydney to London.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of developed

Verb

But then Lily somehow intuits the core evolutionary idea behind a man competing at naked limbo with a group of monkeys, even though neither Kaylin as explainer nor Zac as performer got what Lisa’s drawing was conveying.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 July 2026
Something as rudimentary as remembering the play calls as training camp got underway, was also top of mind.

— Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 28 July 2026

Definition of got

Verb

On Friday, Caine specifically raised concerns about the US munitions stockpile and other potential negative implications, according to the sources.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
He was born in Kansas City and raised in the small city of Emma, Missouri, located along Interstate 70, according to his profile on Ballotpedia.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Definition of raised

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Statistics from the London Marathon show that more than a third of runners who completed the 26-mile race this year were aged between 18 and 29.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
The whiskey was distilled in Indiana, aged for two decades in Kentucky and bottled at a hefty cask strength of 137 proof.

— Emily Price, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

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