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 Panthers wound up out gaining Argyle 552 to 480 in total yards with running back Gabriel Bess picking up 160 yards on 19 carries.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
By adding a company with a long record in underwater robotics, Elbit gains access to specialist expertise that complements its existing surface, sensor, communications and command-and-control capabilities.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of gain

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Since then, Europe has picked up the tab and Kyiv has built up its own defense industry at a rapid pace.

— Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Frasers, which owns Sports Direct, Flannels and Frasers stores, is aggressive and often builds up large stakes in its suppliers, and tries to shake up management and supervisory boards in order to get the best possible trading terms for its stores.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of build up

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The question is going to voters because opponents gathered petition signatures forcing a referendum.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Allen took only two dribbles — one before midcourt and one after — gathered his feet, and pulled up from the left side of the arc.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026

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