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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 house put the family and its guests not only in direct contact with the awe-inspiring waterfall beneath it but also with the geological feature’s humidity, causing mildew growth that needed mitigation.
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Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
Though the topics addressed in the show are heavy, the team behind Redwood made sure to foster growth beyond the 90-minute musical.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 2 May 2025
Blackburn will lead the network’s strategic growth as well as its expansion across digital, streaming and global platforms.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 2 May 2025
The game’s history is rooted in protest and the battle for acceptance, owing not only to the 1921 FA ban but the systemic prejudices, financial and sociological, that continue to hamper its growth.
—Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
Though the topics addressed in the show are heavy, the team behind Redwood made sure to foster growth beyond the 90-minute musical.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 2 May 2025
Blackburn will lead the network’s strategic growth as well as its expansion across digital, streaming and global platforms.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 2 May 2025
The game’s history is rooted in protest and the battle for acceptance, owing not only to the 1921 FA ban but the systemic prejudices, financial and sociological, that continue to hamper its growth.
—Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growth
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Ellis took just one or two classes each semester and faced several setbacks, including a 10-pound tumor on her kidney that required surgery.—
Stephanie Gallman Jordan,
Southern Living,
15 May 2025
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Her doctor was able to treat the infection with antibiotics, but sent the placenta for testing, which is when the tumor was found.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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The case is one of many discoveries of relatively recent biological adaptation that could upend a long-standing idea about the evolution of our species.—
Kermit Pattison,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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Barry Diller has seen nearly every evolution of the entertainment business.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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Despite all the headlines, Tate says developments are still going to come out of the ground — including his own.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2025
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Since the mid-2000s, Abu Dhabi has been actively pursuing new economic opportunities, with major efforts accelerating in the 2006–2008 period under its strategic Economic Vision 2030 plan, when Yas Island development began.—
Trevor Laurence Jockims,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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Brimming with character, capital city Muscat is home to cultural attractions that offer a glimpse at the country’s profound connection to its heritage while embracing a nuanced approach to modern progress.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Joel, Avie, and Bryan paid keen attention to progress, leaving Gill to immerse himself in the football side and the brothers then committed to a bigger space housing 40 to 50 employees in Pall Mall at an annual rent of £5million.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The maturation varies, with some expressions aged up to eight years.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Despite the medical evidence about the late maturation of the brain, the law doesn’t provide any leeway for whether someone has truly matured if they’re accused of a breaking the law.—
Jonathan B. Santo,
The Conversation,
12 May 2025
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Finishing top will ensure progression to the competition’s semi-finals, while a top-two finish guarantees a place League A for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers and a more straightforward qualification route.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Researchers at Stanford have also developed digital twins to understand the progression of cardiovascular diseases and the potential effectiveness of interventions.—
Mika Newton,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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With a long flowering period from spring through summer, oleander makes a beautiful hedge that’s tolerant to heat, drought, and salt.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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His paintings frequently depict flowering trees, grassy fields and blue swimming pools under languid skies.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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New York’s expansive use of eminent domain needed and still needs reining in, not expansion.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2025
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The explosions in Amritsar - the first heard there in the three-day-old conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors - could mark a further expansion in the hostilities that have alarmed world powers.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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“Growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growth. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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