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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2
as in progressed
to become mature
you've grown so much since we last saw each other
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3
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
Georgia's Environmental Protection Division issued neither fish advisories nor do-not-drink orders to the public even as concerns grew among scientists and federal regulators about the dangers of PFAS.
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ABC News, 6 May 2026
Global guest attendance measured across eight domestic and international parks and passenger cruises days grew more than 2% last quarter.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Fuel expenses at Union Pacific grew 7 percent in the quarter, while Norfolk Southern said fuel prices were $31 million higher than the year-ago period and over $40 million higher than the Class I’s expectations.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Security and risk — turbocharged by Armis, Veza, and the AI Control Tower — crossed $1 billion in ACV in 2025 and grew 40% organically.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026
But Jarvis grew upset that the meaning of the holiday was being lost, Austin said.
—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Creatine sales grew 120% from 2021 to 2022, driven largely by women expanding the consumer base beyond male gym-goers, according to a May 2025 review in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
His media empire grew to include CNN International, the Cartoon Network, TNT and Turner Classic Movies.
—David Bauder, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Like many of the exchanges with Democrats during the hearing, the back and forth grew heated, as Carbajal cut Hegseth off in the middle of his answer.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 6 May 2026
Global guest attendance measured across eight domestic and international parks and passenger cruises days grew more than 2% last quarter.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Fuel expenses at Union Pacific grew 7 percent in the quarter, while Norfolk Southern said fuel prices were $31 million higher than the year-ago period and over $40 million higher than the Class I’s expectations.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Security and risk — turbocharged by Armis, Veza, and the AI Control Tower — crossed $1 billion in ACV in 2025 and grew 40% organically.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026
But Jarvis grew upset that the meaning of the holiday was being lost, Austin said.
—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Creatine sales grew 120% from 2021 to 2022, driven largely by women expanding the consumer base beyond male gym-goers, according to a May 2025 review in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
His media empire grew to include CNN International, the Cartoon Network, TNT and Turner Classic Movies.
—David Bauder, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Like many of the exchanges with Democrats during the hearing, the back and forth grew heated, as Carbajal cut Hegseth off in the middle of his answer.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grew
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There’s the fervid fanbase, cultivated through digital platforms and in-person events that encourage fan participation.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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The park over the years also cultivated a sizable community of unhoused people, who got their own free music festival in 2023.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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That progressed slowly to sending each other nudes.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Morgan Rogers fired wide from the ensuing chance, yet the sweeping move — teasing passes before going through the gears as play progressed upfield — was what Villa often desire, but can sometime lack.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Pistons, down 3-1 just days earlier, became just the 15th team in NBA history to complete that kind of comeback.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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William Howard Taft became Chief Justice of the United States.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The standard method for identifying when an SPE occurred is measuring carbon-14, produced when high-energy photos penetrate the Earth’s magnetic field (usually near the poles) and collide with gases in the atmosphere.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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The series was produced on and off between 2008 and 2018, featuring celebrities such as Jennifer Lawrence, Brad Pitt and even President Barack Obama.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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The Baby Club will be developed in partnership with baby gear brand Chicco while the Junior and Teens Clubs will have state-of-the-art gaming experiences, like a full arcade and MSC Formula Racer simulator.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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That guidance was developed by Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and county law enforcement agencies.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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Not every enterprise got past the beta stage.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Birmingham, led by former Orlando quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, made enough plays to run out the clock and the Storm never got another chance.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Obama raised millions of dollars, produced a raft of advertisements, and took the unusual step of endorsing dozens of candidates for state legislative office.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Last June, Russian banks raised red flags on a potential debt crisis as high interest rates weighed on borrowers’ ability to pay off loans.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Though the popular age demographic is college-aged, women of all ages are encouraged to try on their clothes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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Tickets are on sale now, costing $35 for guests aged 14 and up and $30 for children aged 3-13, with free entry for toddlers 2 and younger.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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“Grew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grew. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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