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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
That open space is what makes growth possible.
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Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Place your celery base-first in a shallow container with about an inch of water in a sunny windowsill to trigger growth.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
For best growth, make sure your plants get about 1 inch of water a week.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
In terms of nationality, U.S. customers accounted for 30 percent of total European volumes, while Chinese shoppers showed the largest growth at 13 percent.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
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Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Place your celery base-first in a shallow container with about an inch of water in a sunny windowsill to trigger growth.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
For best growth, make sure your plants get about 1 inch of water a week.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
In terms of nationality, U.S. customers accounted for 30 percent of total European volumes, while Chinese shoppers showed the largest growth at 13 percent.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growth
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Across just 30 days in April, students processed about 120,000 surgical instruments, memorizing the specific cleaning requirements for the many types of clamps, scissors and other devices used to perform everything from tumor biopsies to heart transplants.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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These tumors tend to crop up near major blood vessels in the lungs, and blocking VEGF can prevent those blood vessels from repairing themselves, leading to potentially fatal hemorrhaging.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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What is known today as the USACE Fellows Program, is the evolution of a World War II workforce development initiative to build an ecosystem of civilian STEM experts to lead critical infrastructure projects.—
Brandi Bufford,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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That was founded in 2005 as an evolution of what was originally As Four.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Hilton wants to restore California’s competitive edge as a place for productions by creating financial incentives for film productions, cover the initial and technical costs associated with the development of a film or television project and reserve funding for independent and mid-budget projects.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Several of the advanced weapons systems the battleships are intended to field remain in development; the Navy hasn’t yet shown they can be integrated successfully onto a ship.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Refreshingly, the name Tilly Norwood was seldom uttered, and that alone struck many attendees as progress.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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While large-scale practical quantum computers remain a work in progress, governments and technology companies increasingly view the field as a strategic industry that could shape future scientific discovery and economic competitiveness.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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The maturation regimen imparts an extraordinary depth of color and a lush red-fruit complexity to the spicy pot-still spirit.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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As Norris’ spirit was approaching the maturation deadline, the pandemic hit.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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His research, some of the first on how aerobic exercise may alter disease trajectory, showed that if patients maintained a cycling rate of 75 rotations per minute or more for 30 to 40 minutes at least three times a week, the disease progression could be slowed.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Clarke’s side are able to build the attack — with Scott McTominay roaming to support ball progression in the wide areas — or go direct and fight for second balls.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Bloom period varies by species, but many enjoy a long summer flowering season.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Pruning after flowering can reduce disease pressure.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
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Meanwhile, many museums are in serious financial straits, reckoning with the fiscal burden of optimistic expansions and unanticipated increases in operating costs.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Much of the space created in the 2013 expansion of the top two stories was devoted to wellness facilities (including a decent-sized pool, a rarity in Geneva hotels).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growth. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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