GROWS (IN) Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

grows (in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of grow (in)

as in gains

to gradually increase in you've grown in wisdom over the years

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Maridueña played Jaime Reyes, a recent college graduate who gains superpowers when an alien scarab latches on to him.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 July 2026
The senior leader gains fresh perspectives and a better understanding of emerging trends.

— Terri Eagle, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of gains

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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

Definition of builds up

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Rooms open toward the water, the terrace gathers the view from three sides and the modest footprint keeps the experience close.

— Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Once the story gathers everyone into the house and lets the mayhem start in earnest, an overall feeling of Gothic grimness and rotting-corpse griminess takes hold.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2026

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