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
Although Liu grew up in nearby Richmond, her connections to Oakland run deep.
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Noe Padilla, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Liu, who is half Chinese and grew up in a fully Chinese household, lit up when asked about her background.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
This is the philosophy of Halgren – who grew up in Tolland and lost his left leg in a motorcycle accident in 2013.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
Salvi grew up in Lake County, and now lives in Barrington.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noe Padilla, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Liu, who is half Chinese and grew up in a fully Chinese household, lit up when asked about her background.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
This is the philosophy of Halgren – who grew up in Tolland and lost his left leg in a motorcycle accident in 2013.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
Salvi grew up in Lake County, and now lives in Barrington.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grow up
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Finding the right adviser could make finances grow.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Polish patiently, so steady practice grows your confidence.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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The project has also progressed at an unusually rapid pace for American nuclear development.—
David Szondy
March 08,
New Atlas,
8 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Legislature has moved slowly on many bills, with some debated at length and progressing through one chamber only to be stalled in the other.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Grow up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grow%20up. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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