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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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
Fragrant sumac Fragrant sumac is a smaller, sprawling variety that grows two to five feet tall.
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Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
Perhaps your next door neighbor has a much fuller magnolia tree, or your acquaintance down the street grows dozens upon dozens of lovely roses.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
For the most part, garlic grows best if it's planted about a week or two after the first killing frost in the fall, followed by exposure to several months of cool weather before the spring season starts.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Caroline conveniently grows a conscience right around the time when the couple starts robbing banks in earnest.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
What’s most impressive is how On the Road turns a boilerplate genre scenario — and one that doesn’t skimp on a bloodbath at the end — into a movie that grows increasingly emotional as things get exponentially worse for its main characters.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
But that all changes, however, as the jackpot grows and the lottery turns into a social event.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Real trust grows when both partners share from a place of self-acceptance and vulnerability.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Then the Buffs have to do it again every year after that, at annual increases of 4%, until that number grows to roughly $33 million in 2035.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
Perhaps your next door neighbor has a much fuller magnolia tree, or your acquaintance down the street grows dozens upon dozens of lovely roses.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
For the most part, garlic grows best if it's planted about a week or two after the first killing frost in the fall, followed by exposure to several months of cool weather before the spring season starts.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Caroline conveniently grows a conscience right around the time when the couple starts robbing banks in earnest.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
What’s most impressive is how On the Road turns a boilerplate genre scenario — and one that doesn’t skimp on a bloodbath at the end — into a movie that grows increasingly emotional as things get exponentially worse for its main characters.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
But that all changes, however, as the jackpot grows and the lottery turns into a social event.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Real trust grows when both partners share from a place of self-acceptance and vulnerability.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Then the Buffs have to do it again every year after that, at annual increases of 4%, until that number grows to roughly $33 million in 2035.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grows
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Through the inevitable challenges of constant change, the bonds an entrepreneur cultivates in the present can prompt their greatest accomplishments in the near future.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Although the general manager of an MLB franchise constructs team rosters, executes player transactions, and makes critical personnel decisions, the field manager engages directly with players, fosters relationships, and cultivates team culture in the clubhouse.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The director thrives on these kinds of connections, planting her themes like a tree whose roots spread deeper and wider as the movie progresses.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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The org chart becomes clearer as the season progresses, but that also involves both Ken and Esmeralda’s subplots drifting away from the main action.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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If the other person hears this explanation and still becomes hostile, Skinner recommends removing yourself from the exchange altogether and seeking out a flight attendant.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Cumberland Falls is one of only two places in the world that regularly produces moonbows — a night-time rainbow created by moonlight refracting through water droplets.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Sep. 2025
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This tree produces consistently vibrant red foliage in the fall.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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The condition develops before birth if a pregnant cat is exposed to the feline panleukopenia virus, leaving the kitten's cerebellum underdeveloped.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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That develops when athletes reach senior level.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Because when your plans change, the company gets to keep all of your money.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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But there’s something about politics that gets me in a rabbit hole.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2025
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Space plants 1 to 3 feet apart.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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In another photo, Bongiovi plants a kiss on his wife's cheek while Brown takes a selfie in a casual diner.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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But Democrats under 50 are much less likely to view capitalism favorably, while the opinions of Democrats ages 50 and older haven’t shifted meaningfully, according to Gallup.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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Builders ages 7 and up can create the Sorting Hat, Aragog the spider, and a poseable Thestral.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Grows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grows. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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