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Definition of growingnext

growing

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verb

present participle of grow

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of growing
Adjective
The health and biology sector, as well as the AI and technology sector, have representation at the bottom of the list, but the significant and growing presence of those industries will likely mean that these companies, as well as others, will rise higher in Canada’s ranking in the years to come. Francesca Walton, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 Today, the real and growing problem is not just tariffs but uncertainty. Kyle Handley, National Review, 11 June 2025
Verb
Your waiter can recommend wine pairing options from a selection of organic and biodynamic wines from Argentina’s wine-growing areas. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 In our experience, this reflects a growing recognition that technology is no longer simply a support function, but a core component of effective governance, reporting, and strategic oversight. Paul Westall, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for growing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for growing
Adjective
  • The divergence between the booming stock market and softer domestic conditions has also complicated the outlook for policymakers.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 June 2026
  • Last year, a university in southern China launched a specialized barbecue school to train grilling experts for the booming night food economy, enrolling only 30 students from more than 4,000 applicants — an acceptance ratio that rivals those of some of China’s most elite university programs.
    Erin Tan, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • Kokopeli’s South Park characters operate similarly, these widely recognizable models becoming a flexible tool for cultivating and capturing the nostalgic interest of the artist’s viewers.
    Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • The storytelling is as important as the mise-en-scène—the bar is named for the poet-boxer Arthur Cravan, who spent his life cultivating a mysterious, unconventional persona.
    Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Early signs such as fever or weakness can resemble other viruses, before progressing to diarrhea and vomiting.
    Jane Weaver, NBC news, 29 May 2026
  • The device provides physicians the ability to remotely listen to lung sounds and rapidly assess if a child’s asthma symptoms are progressing, so that escalation in care pathways can be determined.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • Leda had to go through plenty of therapy on her way to becoming a therapist herself.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
  • On a basic level, it could be considered a blend of RTS and grand strategy, but the Total War franchise has evolved over the decades, almost becoming a unique strategy video game subgenre.
    Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 2 June 2026
Adjective
  • Highlights there included The Bear actor Matty Matheson’s hardcore outfit Pigpen, which saw the Canadian chef/singer eschew his comical persona for a restless and roaring performance; and L.A.’s Health, whose industrial-tinged metal was both ethereal and clamorous.
    Lina Lecaro, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Rudy Gobert and a roaring, black-out playoff crowd towered over him.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • When a crop such as lettuce is done producing, it is cut at ground level so the roots stay in the ground, helping feed soil microbes.
    Special to The Denver Post, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
  • Djokovic held a 2-0 set lead, but the 19-year-old Brazilian bounced back to win the next three sets – producing the stunning victory against the Serbian superstar.
    Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Moreover, compared to nearby countries that have counteracted the economic effects of aging populations with new immigrants and their children, Italy has set more hurdles on the path to citizenship for those without native ancestry, even if they are born in the country.
    Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
  • For now, Brown-Forman says there should be no disruption to Slane whiskey availability because the company has enough mature stock already aging.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • Best Amazon Outlet Dress Deals There’s something about summer that makes getting dressed feel dramatically easier once dresses enter the picture.
    Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
  • However, some critics are also concerned that getting a weight loss prescription online is usually much easier than getting one through an in-person appointment.
    Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026

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“Growing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growing. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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