grown (in)

verb

Definition of grown (in)next
past participle of grow (in)
as in gained
to gradually increase in you've grown in wisdom over the years

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grown (in)
  1. gained
  2. gathered
  3. built up
Verb
  • Rage cycling sessions, anxiety yoga and dozens of similar fitness initiatives have gained traction in recent years, inviting people to choose workout classes based on experiences and emotions.
    — Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • There was a lot to be gained by doing adult films with the rise of VHS and the democratization of pornography, people being able to watch it in their living rooms.
    — Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of gained
Verb
  • An Israeli military source told CNN the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had gathered intelligence on Turkey’s plans to deploy personnel, drones and air-defense systems at the site.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The 33% approval the president gathered also tied his worst approval rating during his first term in office.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of gathered
Verb
  • The indigenous Gurung people of Nepal have built up knowledge of safe doses over generations.
    — Prayan Pokharel, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The superstructure has been built up to roof-level, rising up to 70 feet in some places, and has a footprint of 50,000 square feet, Fisher said.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of built up
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“Grown (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grown%20%28in%29. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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