as in lush
covered with a thick healthy natural growth
a field lavishly grown with poppies
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as in produced
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 progressed
to become mature
you've grown so much since we last saw each other
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as in become
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 grown
Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Ransone was known for his horror roles as the grown Eddie Kaspbrak in IT Chapter Two (2019) and the unnamed deputy in Sinister (2012) and Sinister 2 (2015), most recently reprising his The Black Phone (2021) role as Max in Black Phone 2.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2025
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Fans had grown weary of the changes.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Songs from past generations recirculated the charts, grown men wished their friends goodnight and quarter zips became cool again.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Ransone was known for his horror roles as the grown Eddie Kaspbrak in IT Chapter Two (2019) and the unnamed deputy in Sinister (2012) and Sinister 2 (2015), most recently reprising his The Black Phone (2021) role as Max in Black Phone 2.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2025
Verb
Steelers fans had grown tired of Tomlin toward the back half of last season as the team finished 10-7 and lost in the Wild Card Round.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Fans had grown weary of the changes.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grown
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Emerald Pools hiked in Zion National Park takes visitors through lush scenery, dramatic cliffs, and cascading waterfalls.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Set in Delray’s beachfront town square, the restaurant unfolds across several sleek indoor and outdoor spaces filled with bold art and lush greenery.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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In 1998, Forté released his debut solo album Poly Sci, which was produced by Jean.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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McMillan has produced 154 more yards and the same amount of touchdowns (7) in roughly half the time that Legette has played over the past two years.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Buzzell’s symptoms ultimately progressed, spreading to every joint in her body.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Dalal-Dheini said many of those who are about to take the oath have already progressed though various immigration statuses, taking years to gain their green card and then eventually seek citizenship.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
19 Jan. 2026
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Steve stays in Hawkins to become a Little League coach, Nancy drops out of Emerson College to take a job at The Herald in Boston, and Robin attends Smith College.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Having designed dozens of homes and studied many more, interior designers become accustomed to spotting some of the same home accessories over and over again.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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Access to quality green spaces like this is essential for the health and well-being of our community.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Bathrooms, water fountains and green grass perfect for picnics or playing sports — those are the exact features that are completely missing from some San Joaquin County parks.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Republicans, who hold a super-minority in the Legislature and have long raised concerns about taxes and regulations overburdening California businesses, will likely oppose any tax bills.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Funds raised during the 2025 Grammy Awards telecast, MusiCares’ Persons of the Year event and additional fundraising efforts were used to help deal with housing instability, interrupted income, physical health complications and ongoing trauma.—
David Wilson,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The number of kissaten peaked in 1981, falling from more than 155,000 to roughly 60,000 in 2021, All Japan Coffee Association estimates, as legacy owners have aged out and retired.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, data released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics in September revealed that nearly half of the country’s youth population, aged 18 to 30, is unemployed, uneducated, or lacking training.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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Stardrops The Pink Stuff The Pink Stuff cleaning paste has gone viral on TikTok for tackling stubborn stains.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Joseph took over a team that had gone 9-7, but was sliding toward disaster.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Grown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grown. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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