grows up

present tense third-person singular of grow up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grows up
Verb
  • Next, this tooth-lens is surgically embedded into the patient's cheek for about three months, during which time a layer of tissue grows around it.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2025
  • As the markets fall, the question of recession grows more pressing.
    Andrew Boynton, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Based on historical trends, travelers can expect that thousands more flights will be disrupted as the day progresses.
    Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • As the winter storm progresses, more updates are expected from local authorities to guide residents and travelers through potentially dangerous conditions.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Grows up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grows%20up. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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