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
People who grew up with the Berzattos and are therefore de facto family.
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Whitney Friedlander, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Both Bobrovsky and Tarasov are from Novokuznetsk, Russia, and Bobrovsky idolized Tarasov’s father, Vadim, growing up.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
But in terms of what mi grew up listening to, mi wan put Sizzla.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 27 June 2025
Myrin plays Bert’s wife LeeAnn and the mother of their two daughters who grew up in a trailer park.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 June 2025
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Whitney Friedlander, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Both Bobrovsky and Tarasov are from Novokuznetsk, Russia, and Bobrovsky idolized Tarasov’s father, Vadim, growing up.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
But in terms of what mi grew up listening to, mi wan put Sizzla.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 27 June 2025
Myrin plays Bert’s wife LeeAnn and the mother of their two daughters who grew up in a trailer park.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grow up
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The studio is banking on the rapidly growing global anime fandom, particularly in the U.S., where enthusiasm spans general audiences, Hollywood creators, celebrities and businesses.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Despite growing calls for Beijing to rein in its supply overcapacity, manufacturing accounted for around 26% of China's GDP in the first quarter, Caixin said, citing official figures.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 July 2025
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Officials, though, have insisted for months that talks are progressing with trading partners such as India, Japan and Vietnam but have not made any announcements.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
29 June 2025
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Most patients survive between two to five years after diagnosis, losing control of their muscles as the neurodegenerative condition progresses.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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None of the potential draftees grew 4 inches or developed a different jump shot in the last month.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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The organization strives to foster a love of learning among children, develop bonding between children and their parents, build family connectivity by hosting events, and generally have a positive impact on helping families move into self-sufficiency.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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“Grow up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grow%20up. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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