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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
Since 1950, global fossil fuel consumption has grown nearly eightfold, and imports of coal, oil, and gas have risen by 12 times.
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John Kerry, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Lately though, claims about the practice have grown, with viral videos and content creators claiming that exposing your blankets to freezing temperatures kills bacteria, banishes allergens, and more.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
The movie received at 15-minute standing ovation following its world premiere, and footage from the premiere that Variety shared showed Seyfried growing emotional at the film's reception.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Mushrooms never grow in isolation—to see one is to assume a vast network of mycelium sprouting unseen nearby.
—Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
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John Kerry, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Lately though, claims about the practice have grown, with viral videos and content creators claiming that exposing your blankets to freezing temperatures kills bacteria, banishes allergens, and more.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
The movie received at 15-minute standing ovation following its world premiere, and footage from the premiere that Variety shared showed Seyfried growing emotional at the film's reception.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Mushrooms never grow in isolation—to see one is to assume a vast network of mycelium sprouting unseen nearby.
—Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grow
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These experiences cultivated a mindset attuned to complexity and dependable systems.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Through gatherings like this one, the Compass is cultivating the spaces and systems that make creativity sustainable.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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Researchers have developed a new type of material that can passively cool buildings and capture water directly from the air – all without energy input.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Giving evidence about his spat with Vine, which developed when the 60-year-old speculated whether Barton had a brain injury after his posts about Aluko and Ward, he was stopped by Menary.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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For millions across China, especially those who watch the US from a fascinated digital distance, Chen became a one-man portal into the American presidency, without the clunky geopolitical baggage.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The visit of Yeovil Town this afternoon (Saturday) will be the first time Scunthorpe have played since Gjoshe became a victim of the knife attack.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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The batteries are also expected to be smaller, lighter, and cheaper to produce than existing lithium-ion packs.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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But as the race progressed, Mamdani’s natural charm, catchy social media videos and populist economic platform energized voters in the notoriously expensive city.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Logic suggests a worker on the NLW is likely to remain on or close to this wage in most cases, while a graduate entering a profession like accounting can expect significant pay increases as their career progresses.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Their noise got loudest at night when the city became quiet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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And Natalie is still justifiably concerned about her dad, calling him up during his night from hell and getting no information from him.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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The result is a workforce that is smaller, less dynamic, and aging faster, precisely when adaptation to technological change requires the opposite.—
Jane Sadowsky,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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While the Sheriff’s Office sees promise in wearable health technology, Martinez said the county’s aging jails make implementation difficult.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Unfortunately, Packers quarterback Jordan Love will go into the game without one of his top receiving threats, who came into the game with a questionable tag.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The company count included insiders like Musk, who held around a 15% stake in Tesla going into the proxy and was allowed to vote his shares.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Grow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grow. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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