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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 beat stood out in part because expectations had been so low after a stalling labor market grew more dire as the year dragged on.
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
The link was suspended in 2021 as relations grew increasingly strained before Russia sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022.
—Vladimir Isachenkov, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
In a press release, CEO Aaron Jagdfeld explained that while shipments of home standby and power generators slowed, the company’s presence in the data center market grew.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
In the same time period UT grew enrollment by 4,000 students, established the School of Civic Leadership and launched more than a dozen new academic programs across the university.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
The frustration and anger within the Black community only grew when past interview remarks made by an East Aurora School Board member that went public seemed to place the needs of Hispanic students above their Black peers.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Both figures, Mamdani and Mero, grew their influence up from the ground level and make for an optimistic vision for the future.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
As the fungi grew, their root-like structures, called mycelium, acted as a natural biological glue.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Eskenazi founded Sandor Development Company, named for his two daughters, in 1962 and with his son and nephew, Jay Stein, grew the company's portfolio to include properties in 26 states.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
The link was suspended in 2021 as relations grew increasingly strained before Russia sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022.
—Vladimir Isachenkov, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
In a press release, CEO Aaron Jagdfeld explained that while shipments of home standby and power generators slowed, the company’s presence in the data center market grew.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
In the same time period UT grew enrollment by 4,000 students, established the School of Civic Leadership and launched more than a dozen new academic programs across the university.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
The frustration and anger within the Black community only grew when past interview remarks made by an East Aurora School Board member that went public seemed to place the needs of Hispanic students above their Black peers.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Both figures, Mamdani and Mero, grew their influence up from the ground level and make for an optimistic vision for the future.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
As the fungi grew, their root-like structures, called mycelium, acted as a natural biological glue.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Eskenazi founded Sandor Development Company, named for his two daughters, in 1962 and with his son and nephew, Jay Stein, grew the company's portfolio to include properties in 26 states.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grew
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Gratitude and looking ahead Bee Cave has cultivated a very special community, a place where people take care of each other.—
Kara King,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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These cute lettuce heads are cultivated in California and Arizona using a unique seed variety that's bred to produce petite iceberg lettuce.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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But Hewitt said that confidence has grown as the season has progressed.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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As the game progressed and a snowstorm descended on Denver in the fourth quarter, the field became obscured by a blanket of white.—
Jason Corso,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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At the halftime show for the Super Bowl — or the ‘Benito Bowl’, or ‘Bad Bunny Bowl’, as many have dubbed it online — Bad Bunny became the first artist to perform a half time show entirely in Spanish.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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The former San Clemente High star became the first quarterback from USC to win a Super Bowl as the starter.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Raman’s campaign produced a video ad that heavily excerpted Bass’ remarks endorsing her at a Sherman Oaks get-out-the-vote rally.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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It was produced by federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York and provides an even more detailed overview of other interviews conducted by the New York State Attorney’s Office and the FBI with victims, witnesses and people associated with Epstein.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Borderlands has developed relationships with pro-bono attorneys who help immigrants facing deportation.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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For instance, studying subsurface cavities is a primary goal of an instrument called the Subsurface Radar Sounder, or SRS, planned for the EnVision mission being developed by the European Space Agency, which can penetrate the planet's surface to depths of several hundred meters.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Clegg said judges got creative to attract attorneys.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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The United States certainly got a favorable group to ease into this tournament.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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With greater tempo and intensity from Liverpool after the interval, the decibel levels were raised inside Anfield and the players fed off that energy, knocking City off their stride.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Last time was Super Bowl LVI following the 2021 season, when the Rams raised the Lombardi Trophy in their home stadium after a 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Rootselaar is suspected of killing a 39-year-old teacher and five students aged 13 and under at the school.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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The three female students were aged 12 and the male students were 12 and 13, said Sergeant Vanessa Munn.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Grew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grew. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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