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
The family travelled to Ohio and Zoley grew up in the small township of Copley, a 15-minute drive from Akron.
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Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
These were guys that grew up in post-war America.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Decker grew up in Pewaukee and graduated from Pewaukee High School.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Tim Allen's Michigan connection Allen, who grew up in Birmingham, graduated from Western Michigan University in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science degree in communications and a minor in philosophy and design, according to the Detroit Historical Society.
—Anthony Robledo, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
These were guys that grew up in post-war America.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Decker grew up in Pewaukee and graduated from Pewaukee High School.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Tim Allen's Michigan connection Allen, who grew up in Birmingham, graduated from Western Michigan University in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science degree in communications and a minor in philosophy and design, according to the Detroit Historical Society.
—Anthony Robledo, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grow up
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In the midst of the life-or-death chaos, Arisu grows closer to Usagi (Tao Tsuchiya), an athletic loner mourning the death of her mountain climber father.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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For comparison, current industry leader Cheniere aims to grow to about 75 MTPA near 2030—big growth, but not keeping pace with Venture Global’s plans.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Past contestants have confirmed that pay increases as the season progresses.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The disease typically appears in mid-adulthood, causing problems with movement, memory, and mood, and usually progresses over 15-20 years.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
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Clusters of thunderstorms can develop over the ocean when water temperatures exceed 80 degrees.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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The result is a thinner middle market, not because of a lack of quality companies, but because the supporting financial structures are still developing.—
Aman Ghei,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Grow up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grow%20up. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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