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adjective

Definition of growingnext
as in booming

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verb

present participle of grow
1
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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2
as in progressing
to become mature you've grown so much since we last saw each other

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3
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
Adjective
Free in-flight Wi-Fi on United Airlines is now confined to the small but growing subset of the carrier's fleet with Starlink connectivity. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 15 Apr. 2026 Vancouver is another attractive and growing alternative to Hollywood, especially when the Canadian dollar is low. — Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
The two remain royals, but growing speculation hints that once Prince William ascends the throne, that might change. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2026 Hurricane Trudy moved toward southwestern and west-central areas of Mexico's Pacific coast and could keep growing through Saturday, forecasters said. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for growing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for growing
  1. booming
  2. cultivating
  3. progressing
  4. becoming
  5. roaring
  6. producing
  7. aging
  8. getting
Adjective
  • From big, booming party speakers to tiny wireless earbuds, the company specializes in sound small enough for a single pair of ears or an entire house full of party patrons.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026
  • For investors, the emergence of new formats and the booming creator economy offer inroads into the industry beyond the traditional realms of film and television.
    — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of booming
Verb
  • The married owners—Ingrid Rivas, an agronomist, and Radamés Arroyo, an engineer—first began developing the 25-acre property by cultivating Tahiti limes, and the name Hacienda Verde Tahití later became a tribute to those agricultural beginnings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The decision to launch the movie in moderate release — rather than limited in just a handful of venues or nationwide on more than 2,000 screens — proved wise because the studio was able to bolster awareness while cultivating a sense of scarcity.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of cultivating
Verb
  • The company said the Versace integration is progressing on track, ahead of the creative debut of Pieter Mulier in 2027.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Port Eastside’s partners are progressing toward a winter groundbreaking for work on the $90 million reuse of 111 Founders Plaza into a 19-story upscale apartment complex.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of progressing
Verb
  • The Valkyries made history in their inaugural season, becoming the first WNBA expansion team to reach the playoffs in its debut year.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Told without the participation of a single male actor, The Women turned Hollywood’s all-boys club on its head, becoming a major hit in a year dominated by Gone With the Wind and The Wizard of Oz.
    — Raymond Ang, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of becoming
Adjective
  • Rudy Gobert and a roaring, black-out playoff crowd towered over him.
    — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Cornwall’s ‘roaring future’ If the world is ever to get close to net zero, lithium will be at the centre of it, said The Times.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026
Definition of roaring
Verb
  • Whether praying together before a game or giving high-fives after touchdowns, the Palos Verdes duo keeps producing on short slants or deep posts.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Eshelman threw for 291 yards while also producing a game-high 136 rushing yards.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of producing
Verb
  • That work will be important for buyers whose existing systems depend on aging applications.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • But the Chicago Board of Education oversees a $10 billion budget, larger than many big cities, along with aging buildings, ballooning debt and shrinking enrollment.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of aging
Verb
  • Now, Tan-Gillespie is tasked with getting KFC’s American business back on track as the brand faces growing competition paired with more health-conscious and cash-strapped consumers.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Before Rover, success meant getting promotions, landing bigger clients and climbing the corporate ladder.
    — Sally Simmons, Contributor, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
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“Growing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growing. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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