as in to grow
to become mature
everyone has to grow up at some point in their lives
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Recent Examples of grow up
Having grown up working-class in New York and come to politics partly through Black liberation, Selma James espoused a more inclusive and more intuitive feminism than that of many of her white, middle-class peers.
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Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
The composer with the most radical influence on the second half of the 20th century, John Cage, was born and grew up here.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Hayes, who grew up in Largo, appeared in 11 games for UM as a freshman last season, playing eight snaps on defense and 145 on special teams.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
Cohen and Greenfield — who grew up attending Hebrew school together on Long Island — sold the company to Unilever decades ago and no longer control it, though recently Cohen was reportedly planning a buyback.
—Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2025
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Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
The composer with the most radical influence on the second half of the 20th century, John Cage, was born and grew up here.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Hayes, who grew up in Largo, appeared in 11 games for UM as a freshman last season, playing eight snaps on defense and 145 on special teams.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
Cohen and Greenfield — who grew up attending Hebrew school together on Long Island — sold the company to Unilever decades ago and no longer control it, though recently Cohen was reportedly planning a buyback.
—Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grow up
Verb
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All three were still actively growing, Ramsay said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Yes, work for better child care and parental leave, which is essential for those who choose to have children, but respect the growing numbers of men and women who are making other choices.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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As the film progresses and Joel descends into a darker world of exploitation and cruelty, Cruise gradually chips away at his innocence to reveal a sober, world-weary demeanor.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Use a granular slow-release at planting time, which should last for a month or more, then a water-soluble type in your watering can every week or so as the season progresses.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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The fight to defend our creative industries has been joined by scores of UK businesses, including those who use and develop AI.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2025
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As a result, when Sudan declared independence the area remained poorly developed and had few schools.—
Nicolas Niarchos,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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“Grow up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grow%20up. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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