as in grows
to become mature
everyone has to grow up at some point in their lives
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Recent Examples of grows up
Those feelings, comfort, and sense of girlhood that the dolls can spark does not have to go away just because a person grows up.
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Kate Perez, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Kate Perez, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grows up
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The game cannot be obviously scripted, but a little controversy drives social media conjecture that builds engagement around a trending topic, while broadcasts show a blown call from every angle as the spectacle grows.—
Emil Steiner,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bernegger makes the claim by pointing out the state's voter list typically only grows.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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In about two-thirds of patients, the disease rapidly progresses, and coma can strike within five to seven days.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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As the song progresses, more elements—slow-moving filter sweeps, waltzing arpeggios, a deep and doomy bassline—appear and disappear, moving into the fore of the stereo field before corroding and flaking away.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2026
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Children ages 3-17 cost between $16-$20 depending on the season, and adults ages 18-61 cost between $24-$28 depending on the season.—
Sarah Gilliland,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2026
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In 2026, individuals ages 50 and older may be able to contribute up to $32,500 to a 401(k)-retirement plan, including catch-up contributions.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Grows up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grows%20up. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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