as in booming
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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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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
Francesca Walton,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Today, the real and growing problem is not just tariffs but uncertainty.
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Kyle Handley,
National Review,
11 June 2025
David Moin,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
An economy that is stronger, growing faster than our peers.
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Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
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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.
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Francesca Walton,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Today, the real and growing problem is not just tariffs but uncertainty.
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Kyle Handley,
National Review,
11 June 2025
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The deal marks David Yurman’s debut on Fifth Avenue, a milestone moment in elevating a brand’s image while also growing sales.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
An economy that is stronger, growing faster than our peers.
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Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growing
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Work began this month on Cole Ranch in south Denton, a 4,365-home community along the booming Interstate 35W corridor that stretches to FM 1171 in Flower Mound.
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The company has been ramping up investment to meet booming demand for artificial intelligence chips.
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Burnham has spent years positioning himself as a viable alternative to Starmer, criticizing Labour's leadership at moments of weakness while carefully cultivating his own national profile.
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In his regular visits to Nuuk, Horn has spent much of his time cultivating relationships with business leaders and politicians like Pele Broberg, leader of the pro-independence Naleraq party, who has made no secret of their meetings.
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Debate over Arnold’s motivation also still occurs, with some pointing to his own disillusionment with how the war was progressing.
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Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, just needs to win to stand any chance of progressing out of the group after picking up just one point so far this tournament.
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In a macro picture, retirement at 65 is becoming an ancient concept.
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Okorie flipped his commitment from Harvard to join Stanford for his freshman year in the 2025 season, becoming an Associated Press All-American honorable mention, the All-ACC first team and the ACC All-Rookie team.
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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.
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Rudy Gobert and a roaring, black-out playoff crowd towered over him.
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Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Campbell, California, Orbital Composites develops robotic additive manufacturing systems for producing advanced composite and high-temperature components for defense, aerospace, and energy applications.
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Longer gaps between disclosures could allow larger pools of uncertainty to accumulate beneath the surface, producing fewer but more severe repricing events when conditions finally become visible to markets.
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Toy Story 5 wishes to keep children in a state of dependency on their toys, just as the franchise itself seeks to keep its aging viewership in a state of perpetual nostalgia.
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Limoux, often celebrated for sparkling wine, quietly produces still whites with impressive freshness and ageing potential.
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Both teams are dangerous and could make runs, but getting past their first opponents in the next stage will be a daunting task.
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To avoid rage-booking, experts suggest pausing before purchasing, getting a second opinion, and planning travel in advance.
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“Growing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growing. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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