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
Mikešić is a member of the club, and has grown up in the parish and community.
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Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
The children of service business owners also grew up, learned how to code, and wanted to make an impact on their family business.
—Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Before going viral, Meeks grew up surrounded by drugs and violence.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Kern, who grew up in Council Bluffs, Iowa, graduated from Iowa State University in 2022 with a degree in human development and family studies.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 18 June 2026
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Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
The children of service business owners also grew up, learned how to code, and wanted to make an impact on their family business.
—Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Before going viral, Meeks grew up surrounded by drugs and violence.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Kern, who grew up in Council Bluffs, Iowa, graduated from Iowa State University in 2022 with a degree in human development and family studies.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grow up
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The debate over recess has grown so confusing that recently the American Academy of Pediatrics stepped in and updated its policy statement.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Khat, which is known as Abyssinian tea and African salad, is typically grown in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, customs officials said.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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More significantly, Cape Verde’s chances of progressing to the round of 32 have gone up from 32 percent to 52 percent — a significant increase.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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As treatment progresses, keeping records can help families communicate more effectively with healthcare providers.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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“Grow up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grow%20up. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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