GROWS UP Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

grows up

verb

present tense third-person singular of grow up

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 In addition to her Mom and sisters, Hyacinth grows up with her brother’s wives, too, surrounding her with strong female figures to look up to. — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026 Those feelings, comfort, and sense of girlhood that the dolls can spark does not have to go away just because a person grows up. — Kate Perez, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026

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Analysts and experts expect Democrats to tighten scrutiny of data-center projects and push for construction moratoriums as local opposition grows over electricity costs.

— Reuters, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2026
But fragrance is inherently sensory, making online discovery challenging even as the number of brands and products grows.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of grows

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As the football season progresses – as quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s knee injury moves further in the distance – and as more film comes out, the element of surprise is gone for UCLA’s Ty Dieffenbach.

— Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026
Getting Jonathon Cooper back in the mix has helped, too, while role players like Jones and outside linebacker Que Robinson continue to get more comfortable as the season progresses.

— Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of progresses

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The retailer’s 2026 Youth Report, conducted in partnership with GlobalData, and surveyed more than 6,000 young people ages 11–24 across the United States.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Don Fulano ages its reposado expression for eight to 11 months in these barrels, giving the tequila notes of dark chocolate, subtle spice, and some soft botanicals, flavors that are derived from this specific type of wood.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026

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