as in growing
to become mature
everyone has to grow up at some point in their lives
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Recent Examples of growing up
Bachran, 40, notes that growing up in a multigenerational household has been a gift for her 9-year-old son.
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Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
The linemates shot pucks in the garage growing up in Rosemount and delivered the city its first trip to state since 1992 (Tier II tournament).
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
With a personal new album, an upcoming world tour, and four kids at home, the millennial icon opens up about growing up in public, tabloid culture, and why this moment just feels right.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026
Cepuran’s father was among Lehman’s first speedskating coaches, and Lehman, who also excelled in hockey and lacrosse growing up, could remember plenty of times at the rink, in his younger years, watching Cepuran try to keep up with the older kids.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
In other words, our favorite gourmand perfumes offer a nuanced take on the hyper-sweet scents we were obsessed with growing up.
—Pia Velasco, Allure, 10 Feb. 2026
To say growing up under the LAX flight path is a complicated experience, there’s so much truth in that.
—Jason Parham, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
When Judd Apatow was growing up on Long Island, there was no debate about who ruled the comedy world.
—Stephen Silver, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
The song reflected growing up with little in Sevierville, Tennessee and life in the Appalachian area, something that was important to Parton to incorporate into her story as her star rose.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
The linemates shot pucks in the garage growing up in Rosemount and delivered the city its first trip to state since 1992 (Tier II tournament).
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
With a personal new album, an upcoming world tour, and four kids at home, the millennial icon opens up about growing up in public, tabloid culture, and why this moment just feels right.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026
Cepuran’s father was among Lehman’s first speedskating coaches, and Lehman, who also excelled in hockey and lacrosse growing up, could remember plenty of times at the rink, in his younger years, watching Cepuran try to keep up with the older kids.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
In other words, our favorite gourmand perfumes offer a nuanced take on the hyper-sweet scents we were obsessed with growing up.
—Pia Velasco, Allure, 10 Feb. 2026
To say growing up under the LAX flight path is a complicated experience, there’s so much truth in that.
—Jason Parham, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
When Judd Apatow was growing up on Long Island, there was no debate about who ruled the comedy world.
—Stephen Silver, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
The song reflected growing up with little in Sevierville, Tennessee and life in the Appalachian area, something that was important to Parton to incorporate into her story as her star rose.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for growing up
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Andrew Kolvet, who has been hosting Kirk’s show since his death, wrote in a post on X that there was growing urgency in Washington, including among anti-war voices, over reports that Iran may have been pursuing dirty bombs and seeking hypersonic weapons from China.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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It's consistently ranked one of the fastest growing cities in the country and crane—industrial, that is—might as well be the unofficial city bird.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Mar. 2026
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Antonia Noori Farzan Providence's snow removal efforts are also progressing slowly because heavy-duty equipment is in short supply, Mayor Brett Smiley said in a video posted on Tuesday.—
Eryn Dion,
The Providence Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
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Dane announced last year that he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, a rare but swiftly progressing neurodegenerative disease.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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Divorced housepainter Eddie befriends Russell, his 8-year-old next-door neighbor; Russell’s mother has her hands full taking care of her aging mother and Russell’s troubled older brother.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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The three-story building will replace Taylor’s aging city hall building, which currently sits at 400 Porter Street — the site of a former Safeway grocery store.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Growing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growing%20up. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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