GREW UP Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

grew up

verb

past tense of grow up

as in grew

to become mature everyone has to grow up at some point in their lives

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Recent Examples of grew up Rodriguez, who grew up near Coral Gables, argued throughout the primary that his decades as a television journalist gave him the name recognition and connection to the community needed to win the district in November. — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Below is a compilation of the tributes to Panettiere from those who grew up with her, worked with her, and loved her. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026 Jones gives a career-best performance in The Archers’ glorious tribute to the otherworldly landscapes where Powell’s father grew up. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026 Stearns grew up in the Cincinnati suburb of Mason, where the tournament is played every year. — Jeff Wallner, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 The couple first met nine years ago in Los Angeles, in 2017, where Karl was spending his off-season and where Jordyn grew up. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026 Psychedelic Turkish funk Karakus grew up hearing the psychedelic Turkish funk and other music popular with her parents’ generation. — Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026 But after meeting Sessa, who grew up in New Jersey like Bourdain, the team of four reshaped the script. — Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Steve grew up in Southeast Michigan; the couple owns the Clippers in Los Angeles County; and Washington is home. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

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As the crowd grew larger, Abdullatif says someone ripped the security cameras off the exterior of their store.

— Lesley Marin, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
As expected, streaming’s share of the NBA’s ad sales pie grew exponentially with the addition of Prime Video and Peacock to the league’s roster of media partners.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of grew

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As her pregnancy progressed, Kabita’s belly swelled while the rest of her remained gaunt.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
As the condition progressed, however, V eventually looped in doctors, and the singer is now receiving medication and going to the hospital regularly to battle the condition.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of progressed

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It was fermented and aged in 20 percent new French oak barrels which add a nice touch of oak that does not overpower the delicate fruit flavors.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026
Vachon is extremely buoyed by the current theater-going demographic being made up, predominantly, of people aged under 30.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026

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