GROW UP Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

grow up

verb

Definition of grow up

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 Wen might be an ideal ambassador to share experiences of growing up eating Chinese and American food. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 The residents became the kind of friends who moved easily between one another’s houses, watched one another’s children grow up, and even traveled together—a group of 17 once decamped to Greece with the kids in tow. — Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 Her granddaughter, Alice Ravenel Huger Smith, grew up here before becoming an important figure in the Charleston Renaissance. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026 Born in 1924, Saint grew up in upstate New York before moving to Ohio to attend Bowling Green University. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grow up

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Now some of the nation’s most prestigious health systems are jumping into the growing business of longevity.

— Sarah Todd, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026
The actor was in and out of colleges but studied acting and grew fond of Shakespeare, according to People.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

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As the day progresses and the vibe moves from business to pleasure, guests drift out to the outdoor terrace at La Lo La Rooftop with panoramic vistas, twinkling festoon lighting, and a menu of tapas and cocktails.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Yet as the evening progressed to the main marquee sale, buyer caution and risk aversion became clear.

— Hok-hang Cheung, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

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