GROW (IN) Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

grow (in)

verb

Definition of grow (in)

as in to gain

to gradually increase in you've grown in wisdom over the years

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The aim is to help a variety of institutions gain insights into the origins of their collections, providing a basis for further actions.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Related Explore See latest videos, charts and news The tracking week included an extended holiday and saw few new releases, and perhaps with demand for reading also running high, long-selling novels gained points across the board.

— Billboard Japan, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of gain

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Atherosclerosis occurs when fatty deposits, cholesterol and other substances build up inside arteries, according to experts.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Now, after months of anticipation building up, a first look at the designer’s debut Nike sneaker collaboration has been unveiled.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of build up

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Luann gathers everyone and literally gives Vicki her flowers and thanks her for putting Housewives on the map.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
More than 1,000 people were gathered at the site, and more than 50 shots were fired in at least two locations about a block apart in Vienna, Dooly County Sheriff Craig Peavy told WMAZ-TV.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026

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