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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
Details and design reflect that philosophy, from the wood fire burning in reception and the garden where your dinner grows to the private onsen steaming quietly while snow falls just feet away.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2026
There is an anticipation of a logjam of players in the coming season or two, as the clock starts ticking on the eligibility of 19-year-olds, and their desperation to join a college roster grows.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
The number of possible configurations grows explosively large.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 May 2026
October 23 – November 21 When your heart and horizon agree, courage grows.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Growth in revenue per available room in secondary markets is outpacing some gateway cities, as demand grows faster than room supply, said Menon.
—Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 29 May 2026
The next generation of leaders is already in the workforce, and the conditions companies create today will shape how that talent grows and whether the people leading tomorrow’s business are adequately prepared to do so.
—Liz Elting, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Japan is also increasing military spending as China grows more assertive in Asia’s waters, making claims to territory in the South China Sea and East China Sea.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
Respect grows when generosity and structure support each other.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2026
There is an anticipation of a logjam of players in the coming season or two, as the clock starts ticking on the eligibility of 19-year-olds, and their desperation to join a college roster grows.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
The number of possible configurations grows explosively large.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 May 2026
October 23 – November 21 When your heart and horizon agree, courage grows.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Growth in revenue per available room in secondary markets is outpacing some gateway cities, as demand grows faster than room supply, said Menon.
—Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 29 May 2026
The next generation of leaders is already in the workforce, and the conditions companies create today will shape how that talent grows and whether the people leading tomorrow’s business are adequately prepared to do so.
—Liz Elting, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Japan is also increasing military spending as China grows more assertive in Asia’s waters, making claims to territory in the South China Sea and East China Sea.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
Respect grows when generosity and structure support each other.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grows
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Research by Gao, Niu, and Yu published in Frontiers in Psychology found that intellectual humility in leadership cultivates team environments rooted in trust and collaboration, where leaders lean on collective wisdom rather than individual authority.—
Mary Hemphill,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Today, Fingerboard cultivates hemp, a type of cannabis that, unlike marijuana, is nonintoxicating and widely considered a wellness product.—
William Deffaa,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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Officials say the planning process will take time, and TPWD will share updates – including potential opening timelines – as work progresses.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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The robot’s motions appear increasingly fluid as the session progresses, suggesting that the exercises are intended to test not only strength but also agility, reflexes, and real-time adaptation, reports Techeblog.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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La Locanda is the main hub for buffet and à la carte breakfast service (the buffet pastries are phenomenal here) and becomes a den for southern Italian dishes for later mealtimes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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If a fetus becomes infected, toxoplasmosis can lead to a range of health problems, including premature birth, low birth weight, jaundice or other liver problems, abnormal blood counts, rashes, eye disease, developmental delays, seizures, brain calcification, and in extreme cases, stillbirth.—
Dr. Megan Yanny,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The facility produces bleached paperboard that is used to make cartons and cups for products such as milk, juice coffee and sake, according to a 2023 news release.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
27 May 2026
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Scientific studies have shown that this process, which produces large, bright orange flames, releases toxic chemicals like benzene and hydrogen sulphide into the atmosphere, as well as the greenhouse gas methane.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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But high performance rarely develops under perfect conditions.—
Irma Davarashvili,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles, the company develops standardized satellite buses designed for large low-Earth-orbit constellations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Economic forum The attacks came as the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, or SPIEF, a major business event known as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s version of Davos, gets underway in the city on Wednesday.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The real risk starts when a pan gets too hot, too damaged or used in the wrong way.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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See what our founder plants in the shadow of her redwoods.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
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Space plants 36 to 48 inches apart, setting two strong transplants on a hill or mound.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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And in France, a country whose approach to secularism is increasingly contested because of its strict regulation of religion in public life, some 13,000 adults were baptized at the Easter Vigil this year — 42% of them ages 18 to 25.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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And there is something romantic and circular about the story of Giulia at Argillae, who ages her Primo d'Anfora in amphorae made from clay dug on the estate, the very clay that gives the winery its name.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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