1
as in tumor
an abnormal mass of tissue
found a growth on the dog's neck under her collar
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as in evolution
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the growth of the gambling industry into an economic mainstay in some locations
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as in development
the process of becoming mature
her reflections and mature behavior certainly demonstrate just how much emotional growth took place last summer
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Recent Examples of growth
The apparel segment, which contributed around 50 percent of total 618 sales, rose 7.2 percent during the May period, trailing by 6.8 percent year-over-year growth in the beauty category, according to Moojing.
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Denni Hu, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
This means Boardroom and QSI will team up on commercial, investment and media content initiatives, as well as advising on PSG’s growth in the U.S., while the parties will also develop merchandise together.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Over time, positive leadership pays off through loyalty and growth—from both customers and employees.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Nearly half of South Dakota’s projected inmate population growth can be attributed to a law approved in 2023 that requires some violent offenders to serve the full length of their sentences before parole, according to a report by Arrington Watkins.
—Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
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Denni Hu, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
This means Boardroom and QSI will team up on commercial, investment and media content initiatives, as well as advising on PSG’s growth in the U.S., while the parties will also develop merchandise together.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Over time, positive leadership pays off through loyalty and growth—from both customers and employees.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Nearly half of South Dakota’s projected inmate population growth can be attributed to a law approved in 2023 that requires some violent offenders to serve the full length of their sentences before parole, according to a report by Arrington Watkins.
—Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growth
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That study has enrolled only nine patients, however, and the results so far show that just one patient’s tumor actually shrank, according to a recent scientific abstract.—
Benjamin Mazer,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2025
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The study examined patients with advanced triple-negative breast cancer whose tumors express PD-L1.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
17 June 2025
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The 1925 Scopes Trial, for example, was associated with a chilling effect on library holdings related to evolution.—
Jessica George,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2025
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The tech giants’ interest underscores the fierce competition for AI talent in what some believe will be the next major evolution of the internet.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
24 June 2025
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This type of work was useful in the early stages of AI development, when AI companies were still struggling to teach image models to tell the difference between cats and dogs, or teach language models to string together coherent sentences.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
16 June 2025
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This is how modern software development should function.—
Dan Rogers,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2025
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Since the 1960s, monthly pay has stood in France—and in much of the world—as a symbol of stability and social progress.—
Arbia Smiti,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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One Life focuses on times of change and maturation.—
Grace Jordan-Weinstein,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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The maturation of its player base naturally creates a demand for more mature experiences, hence why Brookhaven and its role-playing capabilities are so popular.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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Fear of failure often stifles growth and progression.—
Arthi Rabikrisson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The new positions are expected to support long-term research into the causes, progression, and treatment of such conditions.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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At one point, Adeline plucked a tiny flowering weed and tried to hand it to Eleanor, a 3-year-old girl.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Do this throughout the spring flowering season, as additional flowers may form after your first session. 4.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2025
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As luck would have it, the expansion Tampa Bay Devil Rays, as they were then known, were to begin play in 1998 and commence minor league and player development operations in 1997, a year after Militello threw his final pitch.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The news marks the first international expansion for Jackson’s FAST network.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 June 2025
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“Growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growth. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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