grows

verb

present tense third-person singular of grow
1
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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2
as in progresses
to become mature you've grown so much since we last saw each other

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3
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 Analysts and experts expect Democrats to tighten scrutiny of data-center projects and push for construction moratoriums as local opposition grows over electricity costs. — Reuters, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2026 But fragrance is inherently sensory, making online discovery challenging even as the number of brands and products grows. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026 As buzz surrounding the film grows, Ippolito is getting his first taste of the spotlight that transformed Stallone’s life. — ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026 As the threat grows, strategies tailored to the environmental, social and economic realities of each community are more important than ever. — Virginia Iglesias, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026 As the loads get heavier and the workouts get more intense, the body adapts and grows stronger. — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 3 Nov. 2026 As Waymo’s fleet grows, so does the number of accidents involving its vehicles. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026 Publix grows footprint in Charlotte Publix has been rapidly expanding in the Charlotte region since opening its first North Carolina store in Ballantyne in 2014. — Catherine Muccigrosso november 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026 High rates push some buyers out of the market and, as demand slows, the number of listings usually grows and prices soften, giving house hunters more power. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grows
  1. cultivates
  2. progresses
  3. becomes
  4. produces
  5. develops
  6. gets
  7. plants
  8. ages
Verb
  • In the sweeping farmlands near the Central Coast, a seed supplier that cultivates peppers, vegetables and fruit was hit with more than two dozen pesticide safety violations, some of them serious offenses that caused health or environmental hazards.
    — Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Like all classic noirs, Frank cultivates a sweaty, visceral realism to the main character’s desire to have a better life at any cost.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
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  • As the football season progresses – as quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s knee injury moves further in the distance – and as more film comes out, the element of surprise is gone for UCLA’s Ty Dieffenbach.
    — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Getting Jonathon Cooper back in the mix has helped, too, while role players like Jones and outside linebacker Que Robinson continue to get more comfortable as the season progresses.
    — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of progresses
Verb
  • But across this wolf may cry, her breathy delivery becomes so uniform that longing, frustration, and romantic desperation frequently sound indistinguishable.
    — Precious Fondren, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
  • An arrangement becomes easier to trust when responsibility has an end as well as a beginning.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of becomes
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  • Lighter and more powerful engine Northstar produces 715,000 pounds-force of thrust, compared with 640,000 pounds-force from the BE-4.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Glass Entertainment produces the series for ABC News Studios, with executive producers including Jon Hirsch and Nancy Glass for Glass Entertainment; David Sloan; and Muriel Pearson for ABC News Studios.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of produces
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  • The company also develops engines for upper-stage and in-space applications, giving it several propulsion options across different mission profiles.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In most Alzheimer’s patients, a noticeable atrophy develops over the course of only a few months of disease progression.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of develops
Verb
  • The question gets complicated when applied to the fashion industry, given how large the assortment is, according to an AI platform called Profitmind.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The bear, meanwhile, gets our empathy, as any creature would.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of gets
Verb
  • Woodland plants like sweet woodruff and foamflower are best for shady spots.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Once Mooney plants the seed of his joke about how unhappy white Americans seemed after slavery the later images of Confederate memorial groups and white crowds at lynchings take on a surreal resonance.
    — Beandrea July, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of plants
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  • The retailer’s 2026 Youth Report, conducted in partnership with GlobalData, and surveyed more than 6,000 young people ages 11–24 across the United States.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Don Fulano ages its reposado expression for eight to 11 months in these barrels, giving the tequila notes of dark chocolate, subtle spice, and some soft botanicals, flavors that are derived from this specific type of wood.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026
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