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
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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 fire grew slightly north of Indian Rock, but crews are using nearby roads as a barrier and are reinforcing them to prevent growth.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The more time went on, the more Mourinho grew visibly frustrated with his role at United.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
But the situation grew stranger when the neighbor showed up again asking for more quarters.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
As Adam’s questions grew more specific and dangerous, ChatGPT continued to engage, despite having the full history of Adam’s suicidal ideation.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
These neighborhoods grew rapidly as families sought to avoid integrated schools.
—Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Revenue Rising But Core Earnings Declining Klarna grew its revenue 22% compounded annually from 2022-2024.
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
What started as a small family gathering quickly grew to a party of about 45 people after Swift began to play, according to Jarrett.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
The number of reports of online enticement, a category that includes sextortion, grew by more than 300% between 2021 and 2023.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The more time went on, the more Mourinho grew visibly frustrated with his role at United.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
But the situation grew stranger when the neighbor showed up again asking for more quarters.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
As Adam’s questions grew more specific and dangerous, ChatGPT continued to engage, despite having the full history of Adam’s suicidal ideation.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
These neighborhoods grew rapidly as families sought to avoid integrated schools.
—Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Revenue Rising But Core Earnings Declining Klarna grew its revenue 22% compounded annually from 2022-2024.
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
What started as a small family gathering quickly grew to a party of about 45 people after Swift began to play, according to Jarrett.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
The number of reports of online enticement, a category that includes sextortion, grew by more than 300% between 2021 and 2023.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grew
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Throughout her career, Manna has cultivated and managed partnerships with dozens of distribution partners.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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The sorghum fields planted around our family farm this year are courtesy of and cultivated by the Wappel family, our neighbors just down the road.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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That changed as the game progressed and Sands kept gaining big chunks of yardage on a cold day in Lawrence.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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However, the cancer had not yet progressed past her pelvis into her more distant lymph nodes or organs elsewhere.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The 2008 comedy became one of Rogen's most beloved features and has since been talked about for years regarding a sequel.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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And that became a very important part of the character.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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Histamines are chemicals produced by the immune system to combat allergens.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Today’s edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN’s Kimberly Richardson and Sarah Hutter.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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The test came a week after Kim visited the research institute that developed the engine, which North Korea said will be used for future intercontinental ballistic missiles, including a system called Hwasong-20.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The failure to file or report properly on one’s tax returns may have traditionally been seen as a civil or administrative matter but has now developed further carrying potential consequences for one’s citizenship status.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Police reported the suspect got into an awaiting black SUV driven by a second suspect, and the pair fled the scene.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Boise State football got the train back on the tracks last Friday night, torching Eastern Washington 51-14 in the Broncos’ home opener to get to 1-1 on the season.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Sep. 2025
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The decision upheld a previous denial by the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission over traffic concerns raised by city officials and in more than 300 public comments.—
Rose Evans
September 10,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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After new state data showed substantial academic gains, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education members defended a six-figure consulting contract Tuesday that raised questions earlier this year about family connections to the district.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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In 2024, people aged 22 to 27 with a bachelor’s degree earned on average $60,000 a year, compared to $40,000 for high school graduates, according to an analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Children and adolescents aged 2 to 18, without other high-risk factors like immunosuppression, can receive and should be offered the vaccine if they were not previously immunized, according to the guidance.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Grew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grew. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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