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 network began as recaps, but grew to also begin featuring commentary, interviews and community events for all sorts of reality TV loyalists.
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Emily Longeretta, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
While wild olive trees grew in North Africa long before that and were used by the Indigenous Berber communities, the Phoenicians (founders of ancient Carthage) introduced organized olive cultivation to the region sometime between the 12th and 8th centuries BCE.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
As tensions in France grew, King Louis and Marie Antoinette planned to flee to Varennes.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
The Doomsday Clock started almost 80 years ago, when physicists who developed the Bomb grew alarmed at its use against Japan to end World War II.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
The number of Californians on the FAIR Plan skyrocketed in recent years, including in zip codes in or near the Eaton fire zone, where policies grew more than a third from about 7,000 in 2023 to about 9,500 in 2024.
—Kyung Lah, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
In September, Corona said the influx of people needing aid grew as immigration enforcement efforts of the federal government, known as Operation Midway Blitz, became more intense.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Fresh foods grew to high single digits, an increase from November’s mid-to-high single-digit range.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Though George Washington and the press started off amicably, their relationship grew more adversarial once journalists began criticizing the nation’s first president.
—JSTOR Daily, 7 Nov. 2025
Emily Longeretta, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
While wild olive trees grew in North Africa long before that and were used by the Indigenous Berber communities, the Phoenicians (founders of ancient Carthage) introduced organized olive cultivation to the region sometime between the 12th and 8th centuries BCE.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
As tensions in France grew, King Louis and Marie Antoinette planned to flee to Varennes.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
The Doomsday Clock started almost 80 years ago, when physicists who developed the Bomb grew alarmed at its use against Japan to end World War II.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
The number of Californians on the FAIR Plan skyrocketed in recent years, including in zip codes in or near the Eaton fire zone, where policies grew more than a third from about 7,000 in 2023 to about 9,500 in 2024.
—Kyung Lah, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
In September, Corona said the influx of people needing aid grew as immigration enforcement efforts of the federal government, known as Operation Midway Blitz, became more intense.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Fresh foods grew to high single digits, an increase from November’s mid-to-high single-digit range.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Though George Washington and the press started off amicably, their relationship grew more adversarial once journalists began criticizing the nation’s first president.
—JSTOR Daily, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grew
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As officials worked to dismantle the culture that had been cultivated in Tocorón, Guerrero – who now sat at the helm of the transnational gang – broke out of the prison, along with several other members.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Believed in it and cultivated it.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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During the few months work was allowed to resume, construction progressed to around 87% completion, according to the developers’ legal filings.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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But as the season progressed, the [shudders] discourse really went off the rails.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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Wagner Moura won for Best Actor in a Drama Film and became the first Brazilian actor to win the award in the history of the Golden Globes.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Eagles tied it on a 1-yard sweep by Dallas Goedert, their red zone go-to ace with 11 TD receptions who became the first tight end to rush for a score in NFL postseason history.—
Dan Gelston,
Twin Cities,
12 Jan. 2026
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The cider maker produced 89,907 gallons, or 2,900 barrels, in 2024, up a little more than 4% from the year earlier, according to the most recent numbers provided by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Bug was first staged in London in 1996 and later produced Off-Broadway in 2004, earning a reputation as one of Letts’ most unnerving works.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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This is prime Allen — the reigning MVP, at 29 years old, is still in command of all his physical gifts and has developed an understanding beyond almost all who put straps to chins.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the group with the strongest rhythms, 31 of 728 people developed dementia, compared to 106 of 727 people in the group with the weakest rhythms.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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By 1996, Joe broke through in commercial work and got into television.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Multiple King of Fire, which got its start as a food truck and expanded to a permanent space in uptown Charlotte, plans to open a 3,484-square-foot space at CrossRidge Center across the border in Indian Land, South Carolina.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Republicans, who hold a super-minority in the Legislature and have long raised concerns about taxes and regulations overburdening California businesses, will likely oppose any tax bills.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Funds raised during the 2025 Grammy Awards telecast, MusiCares’ Persons of the Year event and additional fundraising efforts were used to help deal with housing instability, interrupted income, physical health complications and ongoing trauma.—
David Wilson,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Now, the brand is staking out a clear position to better articulate the onboard atmosphere, which is oriented toward travelers who are aged 55 years and up.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Jules died on July 17 2015, aged 25, due to injuries sustained in a crash during the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix nine months prior.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Grew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grew. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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