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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
As your visibility grows, so does the importance of choosing your associations wisely.
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Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Offer graceful leadership and listen to quieter voices, because shared success grows when everyone feels included and heard.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Steady decline of sea ice Each year Arctic sea ice grows over the cold winter and shrinks in the heat of the summer.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Steady decline of sea ice Each year, Arctic sea ice grows over the cold winter and shrinks in the heat of the summer.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Your mentality grows through those moments.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Add realignment to the cauldron and the situation grows more desperate on two fronts.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Fittingly, the brand builds most of its formulas around cica sourced from Madagascar, where the plant grows with exceptional purity, thanks to the island’s relatively untouched environment.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
The point was to reduce the horrible pelvic pain caused by her endometriosis (a condition in which estrogen-reliant endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus).
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 20 Mar. 2026
Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Offer graceful leadership and listen to quieter voices, because shared success grows when everyone feels included and heard.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Steady decline of sea ice Each year Arctic sea ice grows over the cold winter and shrinks in the heat of the summer.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Steady decline of sea ice Each year, Arctic sea ice grows over the cold winter and shrinks in the heat of the summer.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Your mentality grows through those moments.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Add realignment to the cauldron and the situation grows more desperate on two fronts.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Fittingly, the brand builds most of its formulas around cica sourced from Madagascar, where the plant grows with exceptional purity, thanks to the island’s relatively untouched environment.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
The point was to reduce the horrible pelvic pain caused by her endometriosis (a condition in which estrogen-reliant endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus).
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grows
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Trump cultivates an aura of unpredictability, but his actions betray certain patterns that are discernible to those who know where to look.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Attendees could also join a breakout session with Run Gen Z, a group that cultivates young Republican candidates for office.—
Gaby Del Valle,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Gering said air quality should improve as the day progresses due to increasing wind speed and forecasted rain and thunderstorms.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Jesus Tarango, the chairman of Wilton Rancheria, said as the casino progresses economically, so does the future of the tribe and broader Sacramento community.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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In the face of this uncertainty, companies and other organizations are preparing for a world in which the conflict — and subsequent jolt to crude prices — becomes a long-term challenge, affecting everything from travel planning to mail delivery.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Offer clear feedback to a collaborator in private, so mutual respect strengthens and the path forward becomes simpler for both of you.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Burning coal produces fine particles that lodge deep in the lungs and bloodstream, raising the risk of heart disease, stroke, lung cancer and chronic respiratory disease, according to the World Health Organization.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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The smartwatch-sized device continuously produces detailed ultrasound images of the wrist’s interior anatomy.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Unsettled pattern develops A stationary front will linger through the end of the week bringing a chance of rain each day from Thursday through the weekend.—
Gregory Padgett,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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While Japan has domestic oil reserves and is procuring crude from the United States, Zipair told CNBC in an email that supply conditions could still become more challenging depending on how the conflict develops.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Glen Powell gets his Han Solo moment as the slick pilot Fox McCloud, and mischievous monkeys known as Ukikis threaten to steal the show with their pickpocketing antics.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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For musicians, playing these sporting events gets them in front of broader audiences that may come outside of their core fanbase.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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Besides soil preparation, the program removes factors that limit natural regeneration and plants a mix of native species.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the opening moments, Loznitsa, working with the Romanian cinematographer Oleg Mutu, plants the camera before the prison gates, which open with a loud creak, allowing a fresh batch of emaciated arrivals to shuffle into a work yard.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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American men ages 19-25 were eligible to be drafted for Vietnam.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Adults ages 50 through 64 made up around half of those ACA enrollees.—
Tribune News Service,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Grows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grows. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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