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as in cultivating
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
a dedicated home gardener who grows tomatoes in her small garden every summer
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as in progressing
to become mature
you've grown so much since we last saw each other
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as in becoming
to eventually have as a state or quality
he will grow angry if we don't answer his question
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Recent Examples of growing
Jason Eichenholz, Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2024
That's not actually true, and there is a small but growing effort to push back against this language, this rhetoric.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 8 July 2024
Trefis Team, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
This disconnect raises questions about the fairness and effectiveness of current executive compensation models, particularly in light of the growing wage gap between CEOs and average workers.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Parents like me know the immense and growing need for job training and meaningful employment opportunities for our children.
—Jason Eichenholz, Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2024
That's not actually true, and there is a small but growing effort to push back against this language, this rhetoric.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 8 July 2024
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There is a lot to cheer about going into 2025 - a favorable government stance, growing institutional interest, and of course the momentum (read Buy, Sell, Or Hold Bitcoin).
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
This disconnect raises questions about the fairness and effectiveness of current executive compensation models, particularly in light of the growing wage gap between CEOs and average workers.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growing
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Motorists can expect modestly lower U.S. gas prices in 2025 as inflation eases and amid booming domestic oil production.Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Developing dining scene:A booming Taiwanese restaurant scene serves TSMC workers a taste of home in Phoenix Reach the reporter at reia.li@gannett.com.Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Navigating the post-holiday period requires a delicate balance of acknowledging the emotional challenges while simultaneously cultivating a positive, proactive mindset that transforms potential workplace anxiety into an opportunity for personal and professional growth.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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According to a confidential informant, Wedding and a partner were cultivating 8,000 marijuana plants in a warehouse on a property there owned by one of his friends.Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
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The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter, with the club later confirming the departure of Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge.Stuart James, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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This program, which began in 2022, is designed to rectify historic problems with IDR plans that prevented many borrowers from progressing toward 20- or 25-year loan forgiveness.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The bald eagle, with its history as the symbol of the nation going back over 200 years, made a roaring comeback from near extinction to becoming America's official bird this week.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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These worlds — where survival, cooperation and competition are key modes of engagement — are becoming metaphors for our complex realities as technology continues to reconstitute the human experience.Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Tinnitus is when someone hears ringing in the ears—or a buzzing or roaring sound.Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024
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On her first day of filming, Ronan was thrown into a lively quickstep number in a roaring dance hall.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, a powerful storm system in the Pacific Ocean is producing extreme waves that are only seen every few years on the West Coast.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Researchers in South Korea are developing a constellation of satellites that could reveal what goes on in the vicinity of supermassive black holes like never before.Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Also, developing resilience doesn’t mean life won’t ever feel difficult or stressful.Wendy Wisner, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
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Plans call for crewed test flights to commence in coming months, followed by the first commercial flights of Spaceship Neptune sometime in 2025.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2024
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Murder by firearm carries the possibility of the death penalty, though federal prosecutors will determine whether to pursue that path in coming months.MARK SCOLFORO, arkansasonline.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Growing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growing. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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