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
During an interview with Jake Shane on Therapuss in November 2025, Hilary spoke about her musical comeback, family and growing up.
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Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Wilcox, who runs a small health and beauty business, moved to the United States and became a citizen after growing up in communist Czechoslovakia, according to her campaign biography.
—Eleanor Dearman
updated January 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
Tommy’s son Cooper also has some growing up to do.
—Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Liim stopped by the Billboard office in New York City with his management to talk about his influences, the crafting of his debut album, and growing up in a city full of opportunity for a kid like him.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Grande started as a child star on Nickelodeon shows and has had to face the scrutiny and pressure of growing up under the public eye.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
When Macy was growing up, her mother worked in a factory and her dad was known as the town drunk.
—Alex Kotlowitz, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
While growing up outside of Columbus, Ohio, in the shadow of the Horseshoe, Smith was on Ohio State’s recruiting radar but the Buckeyes went a different direction.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
When Calif Chong was growing up in a working-class Hong Kong household, no one in her family went to the cinema.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Wilcox, who runs a small health and beauty business, moved to the United States and became a citizen after growing up in communist Czechoslovakia, according to her campaign biography.
—Eleanor Dearman
updated January 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
Tommy’s son Cooper also has some growing up to do.
—Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Liim stopped by the Billboard office in New York City with his management to talk about his influences, the crafting of his debut album, and growing up in a city full of opportunity for a kid like him.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Grande started as a child star on Nickelodeon shows and has had to face the scrutiny and pressure of growing up under the public eye.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
When Macy was growing up, her mother worked in a factory and her dad was known as the town drunk.
—Alex Kotlowitz, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
While growing up outside of Columbus, Ohio, in the shadow of the Horseshoe, Smith was on Ohio State’s recruiting radar but the Buckeyes went a different direction.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
When Calif Chong was growing up in a working-class Hong Kong household, no one in her family went to the cinema.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for growing up
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The companies say the design addresses a growing challenge in autonomous vehicle interiors, where traditional steering systems become unnecessary and restrict cabin space.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The vines climb to about 6 feet tall, growing vigorously even through summer heat.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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Skiers and riders can enhance their skills, starting in the mellow, high-alpine powder fields of Bergman Bowl and progressing to the steep trees and rock drops of The Outback.—
Sara Hansen,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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Work is progressing on the 42, while initial designs have been completed for the 82 and 112.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2026
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Around half a million New Yorkers live in aging buildings run by the city’s housing authority, known as NYCHA, which is the largest in the nation.—
Dave Collins,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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The shift that happens when aging Vinho Verde isn’t subtle.—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Growing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growing%20up. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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