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as in to cultivate
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 to develop
to become mature
you've grown so much since we last saw each other
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Recent Examples of grow
Netflix says its influence among people who want to watch commercrials is growing.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 May 2026
Softbank recently started a battery business in Japan to build next-generation electric power infrastructure in anticipation of growing electricity demand driven by AI use.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Since the bear cubs are growing fast and require more resources to be fully rehabilitated and returned to the wilderness, the San Diego Humane Society is appealing for public support to help fund their care.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
But with mortgage rates appearing to be stuck at an elevated level now, the value of this strategy has grown in recent months.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 May 2026
Softbank recently started a battery business in Japan to build next-generation electric power infrastructure in anticipation of growing electricity demand driven by AI use.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Since the bear cubs are growing fast and require more resources to be fully rehabilitated and returned to the wilderness, the San Diego Humane Society is appealing for public support to help fund their care.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
But with mortgage rates appearing to be stuck at an elevated level now, the value of this strategy has grown in recent months.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grow
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Picking a pineapple in Upcountry In the 1960s, Hawaii produced 80 percent of the world’s pineapple—the fruit was synonymous with the state—and on the slopes of Haleakala, Maui Gold Pineapple was queen, cultivating 10,000 acres of the sweetest fruit around.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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Today, Fingerboard cultivates hemp, a type of cannabis that, unlike marijuana, is nonintoxicating and widely considered a wellness product.—
William Deffaa,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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Southport, according to its web site, has developed more than 100 affordable and workforce properties nationally since its founding in 1995.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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As the lake was developed, so was the property.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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His father, Walter Riley, was one of eleven children of sharecroppers from Durham County, North Carolina, and became an activist at thirteen.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Rodgers and McCarthy spent 13 years together in Green Bay, where Rodgers blossomed into one of the game’s biggest stars after becoming the starting quarterback in 2008.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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No wonder that, in the 1940s, France produced ~2B gallons of wine annually, while the US made ~150m gallons.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
15 May 2026
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Among his earliest campaign donors, according to city filings, is top unscripted producer Jeff Jenkins, known for producing The Simple Life as well as Keeping Up with the Kardashians and its offshoots.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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As Dan’s relationship with Kolkena progressed, Betty reportedly left vulgar and threatening messages on the couple’s answering machine, prompting Dan to threaten criminal contempt action, according to the Los Angeles Times.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Much as Vegas shifted momentum after looking like the lesser team during a split of Games 1 and 2, the Ducks would have to respond as the series progressed.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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The area North Cornwall has plenty of fancy restaurants, but Prawn on the Lawn in Padstow gets the balance right between sophisticated seafood and laidback service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Cameron Brink’s 10 points were the only ones provided by the Sparks’ bench, while the Tempo got 42 points from reserves.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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Each parcel is vinified separately, with the wine aged for 16 months in a combination of oak barrels and concrete eggs.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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The Estate Reserve 15-Year-Old is aged in French Limousin oak barrels, an unusual choice for rum maturation that imparts greater tannic structure and spice complexity than standard ex-bourbon casks.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, are airing live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, meaning some of the genre's biggest stars are going home with new accolades under their belts.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Matching the anything-goes vibe that flows through the resort, the breezy restaurant pavilion is merely a suggestion—ordering lunch or dinner to your private terrace, a candlelit table on the beach, or one of the dozen-or-so secret seating nooks scattered around the property is actively encouraged.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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“Grow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grow. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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