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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
The farm in the mountains south of Fayetteville grows nine different varieties of lettuce, including red and green varieties of Bibb, Oakleaf and Sweet Crisp lettuces, romaine, arugula, kale, bok choy, microgreens, as well as herbs like basil, thyme and oregano.
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Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Incentives support large-scale deployment by 2026 as freight and public transport demand grows.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
But the reader soon learns that Ma, who manages a homeless shelter, has for the past year been skimming donations for her own family as food grows scarcer in Kolkata.
—Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 8 Nov. 2025
That should drop to a more reasonable number as the sample size grows.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Petite Butterfly) that only grows three feet tall and keeps its more compact form.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
The number of maneuvers grows much faster than the number of satellites because more satellites mean more chances to cross paths.
—Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2025
Trimming can be done more often for light touch-ups during the growing season to keep unruly plants in check, remove leggy growth, and maintain shape as the plant grows.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Since its inaugural coursework in 2019, RVIT has trained nearly 25,000 men and women, Hemmeler says, and enrollment, via subscriptions, grows 20% to 24% each year.
—Gidget Fuentes, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Incentives support large-scale deployment by 2026 as freight and public transport demand grows.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
But the reader soon learns that Ma, who manages a homeless shelter, has for the past year been skimming donations for her own family as food grows scarcer in Kolkata.
—Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 8 Nov. 2025
That should drop to a more reasonable number as the sample size grows.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Petite Butterfly) that only grows three feet tall and keeps its more compact form.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
The number of maneuvers grows much faster than the number of satellites because more satellites mean more chances to cross paths.
—Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2025
Trimming can be done more often for light touch-ups during the growing season to keep unruly plants in check, remove leggy growth, and maintain shape as the plant grows.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Since its inaugural coursework in 2019, RVIT has trained nearly 25,000 men and women, Hemmeler says, and enrollment, via subscriptions, grows 20% to 24% each year.
—Gidget Fuentes, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grows
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In her own life, Kat cultivates those conditions.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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By fostering an internal environment where employees are encouraged to question assumptions, share expertise, and engage in reflective thinking, The Rise Group cultivates the intellectual space needed to pursue meaningful insights.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 Oct. 2025
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But the reality for him, fairly or unfairly, is that if some of the habits persist, the smoke may turn to fire as the season progresses.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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As the show progresses, flashbacks also reveal parts of many of the characters' pasts.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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The biopic stars Ben Foster as the trainer who becomes her abusive husband.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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Ross O’Connor produces alongside Noah Lang and Blackhurst through Witchcraft Motion Picture Company, with Set Point Entertainment, Grim Discoveries, Gentile Entertainment Group, Monarque Entertainment and Mama Bear Studios attached.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Foundational to this style is the traditional use of hand modeling in clay, creating life-size models of the shapes and surfaces of the vehicles Mazda produces.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sony’s imaging and sensing solutions segment develops and manufactures advanced semiconductor products for a wide range of applications, from smartphones to automotive and industrial systems.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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In this process, in which a metal coating forms on a solid surface, chlorine naturally develops in the solvent.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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So who gets the political heat, so to speak, for the cost of electricity?—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The menu gets creative with dishes like Thai shrimp curry with plantains, but the star remains its signature bobó de lagosta, a rich lobster stew and northeastern classic.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Repot plants every two to three years into a container that is one to two sizes larger than the current pot.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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The drop in temperatures comes as several states have already experienced their first frost or hard freeze, with NWS meteorologists advising people to bring pets and plants indoors as far south as Texas and Alabama as winter temperatures take hold.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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In 2008, about 70% of Latter-day Saint women ages 18-45 had at least one child at home.—
NPR,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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Individuals ages 19-21 who have been identified as having mental or physical disabilities and are following Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through their current enrollment in educational programs are also eligible for free meals.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Grows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grows. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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