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as in cultivates
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 progresses
to become mature
you've grown so much since we last saw each other
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as in becomes
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 grows
Stability grows through honest and thoughtful adjustments.
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Fires there can release the radioactive materials stored in plants and animals, potentially over large distances if a blaze grows large enough.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
The move would diversify Apple's supply chain and help alleviate future advanced-node constraints as production of AI data center chips grows at major semiconductor fabs, such as Taiwan Semiconductor .
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 8 May 2026
In the heart of an old German university grows a centuries-old, majestic ginkgo tree.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 May 2026
The escalation comes as the outlook for stem-cell therapies in Florida grows, driven by a new law that widens the path for doctors to use them to manage pain or treat orthopedic injuries and wounds.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
The Idahoan spent several months building an autonomous system controlled by Claude that grows tomatoes in Boise.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
Long-term moisture exposure weakens wood, drywall and subflooring over time — and mold often grows alongside that damage.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Now Ellis owns Crown Daisy Farm located two hours from the city, which grows vegetables exclusively for chefs and is Oyatte’s single farm purveyor.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Fires there can release the radioactive materials stored in plants and animals, potentially over large distances if a blaze grows large enough.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
The move would diversify Apple's supply chain and help alleviate future advanced-node constraints as production of AI data center chips grows at major semiconductor fabs, such as Taiwan Semiconductor .
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 8 May 2026
In the heart of an old German university grows a centuries-old, majestic ginkgo tree.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 May 2026
The escalation comes as the outlook for stem-cell therapies in Florida grows, driven by a new law that widens the path for doctors to use them to manage pain or treat orthopedic injuries and wounds.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
The Idahoan spent several months building an autonomous system controlled by Claude that grows tomatoes in Boise.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
Long-term moisture exposure weakens wood, drywall and subflooring over time — and mold often grows alongside that damage.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Now Ellis owns Crown Daisy Farm located two hours from the city, which grows vegetables exclusively for chefs and is Oyatte’s single farm purveyor.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grows
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Certain experiences, products, atmospheres, audiences, or values appeal to different customers, and each business cultivates a unique environment through its operations.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The narrative centers on Roh Tae-woo, a man who cultivates a public image as an everyman while working the levers of influence alongside military strongman Chun Doo-hwan.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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As the illness progresses, coughing and difficulty breathing can develop.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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As the condition progresses, leaves may turn yellow or translucent, develop spots that enlarge and burst, and eventually fall off when the plant is touched or moved, Abdi adds.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
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This is a moment where co-parenting becomes something more.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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According to a letter sent by the Dutch foreign and health ministers to parliament late Friday, Spain has activated the EU civil protection mechanism for a medical evacuation plane equipped for infectious diseases to be on standby in case anyone on the ship becomes ill.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 May 2026
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Students are taught that money is a great advance over a system of barter and that a world of money produces exactly the same outcomes as a world of barter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Mandy Summers also exec produces.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Potatoes must grow in darkness in order to prevent them from producing toxic solanine, which develops from sun exposure.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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If someone in the quarantine unit develops symptoms, they would be assessed and moved to the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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When the sway gets too risky, the captain closes some of the outer decks.—
Akash Kapur,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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These dusters are meant to be replaced frequently, often after one to three uses, depending on the size of the space and how dusty your home gets.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation plants peace poles in cities across the country, with an effort to create safe spaces for communities.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Disease-resistant and productive, plants fruit until killed by frost.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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People ages 45 and over make up about 42% of the nation's population, and about 54% of the adults.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Skaters ages 6-11 showed off their nose grinds, kickflips and wall rides to an enthusiastic early crowd.—
Tony Le Calvez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Grows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grows. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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