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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
But as complexity grows, so do the opportunities to miss optimizing or to make mistakes.
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Joanna Rotenberg, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Virgo August 23 – September 22 Deep trust grows through careful, kind agreements.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
August 23 – September 22 Deep trust grows through careful, kind agreements.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
As the camera system grows, CMPD will be able to connect with other cities like Greensboro and Raleigh, Patterson said, and in some instances keep track of suspects who flee the Queen City.
—Ryan Oehrli
updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Solar waste is guaranteed, concentrated and grows exponentially.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
As the economy grows, people have more disposable income.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The grape grows best in California’s warmer climates, such as Lodi and Paso Robles, as well as warmer vineyard locations in Napa and Sonoma.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2026
Years of building companies have shown him that the journey asks for time that feels scarce, financial commitment that tests confidence, and emotional resilience that grows through experience.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Joanna Rotenberg, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Virgo August 23 – September 22 Deep trust grows through careful, kind agreements.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
August 23 – September 22 Deep trust grows through careful, kind agreements.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
As the camera system grows, CMPD will be able to connect with other cities like Greensboro and Raleigh, Patterson said, and in some instances keep track of suspects who flee the Queen City.
—Ryan Oehrli
updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Solar waste is guaranteed, concentrated and grows exponentially.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
As the economy grows, people have more disposable income.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The grape grows best in California’s warmer climates, such as Lodi and Paso Robles, as well as warmer vineyard locations in Napa and Sonoma.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2026
Years of building companies have shown him that the journey asks for time that feels scarce, financial commitment that tests confidence, and emotional resilience that grows through experience.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grows
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The brand cultivates a fun, rebellious, and inclusive culture.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
9 Feb. 2026
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That cultivates community on campus, Dassinger added.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Feb. 2026
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As the season progresses, CNN is tracking these case rates and hospitalizations across the country.—
Koko Nakajima,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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As the evening progresses, the ski-chic crowd mixes with Yellowstone and Spanish Peaks Club members decked out in stylish cowboy hats and boots and Filson sweaters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Designers caution against using these materials in high-traffic living areas, where wear becomes quickly visible.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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When your breath becomes shallow or chronically upper-chest-oriented, rib movement diminishes further.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Tim Federle created the series and executive produces via Chorus Boy Productions.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Washington also exective produces for her Simpson Street banner alongside Pilar Savone.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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Gestational Hypertension Gestational hypertension usually develops later in pregnancy and happens when blood pressure gets to 1490/90 mmHg, which is considered high.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Feb. 2026
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This develops essential interpersonal skills, such as communicating with different people and working collaboratively as part of a team.—
Elisa Cinelli,
Parents,
15 Feb. 2026
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If the justices agree to hear oral arguments, the 90-day clock gets re-set, possibly pushing a final decision back to as late as October.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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For its opening, the Costa Mesa location is offering a choice deal where $5 gets you two slices and a beverage.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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Altuve starts his hitting motion with a high lift of his front leg and then plants that foot closer to home plate.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
14 Feb. 2026
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Prince William plants an acacia tree at Saudi Arabia's Sharaan Nature Reserve.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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For instance, the nature of the ghost was very different in Morrison’s plan for the books—Beloved was to be a wise-cracking haint who ages slower than humans and was meant to reappear in the second two novels set in later periods.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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Children ages 6-14 to be guests.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Grows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grows. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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