as in grows
to become mature
everyone has to grow up at some point in their lives
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In the midst of the life-or-death chaos, Arisu grows closer to Usagi (Tao Tsuchiya), an athletic loner mourning the death of her mountain climber father.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025 -
As our population grows, there will be more demand for these rare and unique ecosystems.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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As the album progresses, Larsson jumps between the more sweet and sour emotions that percolate in the heat.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
26 Sep. 2025
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Early evaluation and treatment are critical because sepsis progresses rapidly, and prompt recognition and interventions can mean the difference between life and death.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Children ages 11 and under get in free.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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After an evil and jealous witch casts a spell on young Sophie that ages her prematurely, Howl must use all his magical talents to set things right.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Grows up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grows%20up. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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