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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Oaktree, which is on the way to amassing one of the largest independent library catalogs in the industry with about 70,000 movies and episodes, will fold its growing media footprint into a new holding company called Radial Entertainment.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
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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As a result, Tehran has tried to balance Chinese influence by maintaining strong ties to India, Beijing’s chief rival within the developing world.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
6 July 2025
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Reef habitats support aquatic plants and animals, allowing young marine life to develop.—
Rafe Pomerance,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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“Grow up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grow%20up. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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