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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grows up
  1. grows
  2. progresses
  3. ages
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  • The real question is whether the people of the region will be centered as the destination grows.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • As the bond between the two men grows and Henry works the land beside Carlos, their evolving relationship is potently conveyed through the music Quijada and Robinson make together.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of grows
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  • Knight indicated that the village will also be looking for grant funding as the project progresses, including funding from the MWRD.
    — Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
  • As the day progresses, Mercury retrograde will meet with Mars in a semi-square, increasing nervous tension and impatience in communication.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
Definition of progresses
Verb
  • Children ages 6-11, in the early elementary years, are still developing socially.
    — Elizabeth Dowdell, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • Children ages 6-11, in the early elementary years, are still developing socially.
    — Elizabeth Dowdell, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Definition of ages

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“Grows up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grows%20up. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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