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
His own growth stands as an enticing proposition for the Sharks.
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Chris Johnston, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Internal Facebook research from 2016 revealed that its recommendation tools drove the majority of extremist group growth.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Could a money shake-up be clearing space for growth?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
Unlike high cholesterol or high blood pressure, there are currently no drugs to halt the growth of abdominal aneurysms.
—New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
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Chris Johnston, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Internal Facebook research from 2016 revealed that its recommendation tools drove the majority of extremist group growth.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Read the full Aries Daily Horoscope Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
Could a money shake-up be clearing space for growth?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
Unlike high cholesterol or high blood pressure, there are currently no drugs to halt the growth of abdominal aneurysms.
—New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growth
Noun
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The process of tumor diagnosis from unclear medical images requires evaluation.—
Sadhasivam Mohanadas,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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When tested on human T cells, which had been developed to recognize a range of tumor antigens, zeaxanthin bolstered the immune cells' power in killing off melanoma, multiple myeloma and glioblastoma cells.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Sep. 2025
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This evolution in masculinity, where vulnerability and authenticity are valued, moves away from the restrictive path in which the men interviewed by USA TODAY were raised.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Leaning into its own evolution over retro homage or elegant pastiche, Art of Vengeance shows the value that a two-dimensional platformer can have at a time when exorbitant AAA games all suffer from overly ambitious bloat.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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Bright said health care and economic development are also high on his list of priorities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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That the Chiefs could hardly bother Herbert without blitzing — and often not even then — was the most alarming development of the night for KC.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Richardson, while still a work in progress, wasn’t used at all.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some things are better, some are still in progress.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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Nearly 200 Years of Sherry Cask Tradition Founded in 1826 in the Valley of Forgue in Aberdeenshire, GlenDronach has spent almost two centuries quietly perfecting the art of sherry cask maturation.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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On first glance, a higher maturation rate may appear to be positive, but developing too quickly can create problems with how oocytes prepare for reproduction, Duval said.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Allen consistently had time to scan the field and go through his progressions.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The study demonstrated the varied progression of the disease among different individuals.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Before flowering, the vegetative portion of the plant resembles the desirable amaranth grown for flowers and seeds.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Aug. 2025
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Numerous species are commercially available, from the culinary classic common thyme (Thymus vulgaris) to colorful flowering groundcovers such as elfin thyme (Thymus serpyllum) and creeping thyme (Thymus praecox).—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 Aug. 2025
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Eudia and Haroun used the Summit to announce a major expansion of their AI for Good initiative, investing resources to remove systemic barriers and foster economic mobility and opportunity, especially for Arizona’s underserved communities.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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This growth includes the expansion of distribution centers, attack surfaces, and opportunities for malicious actors.—
Leeza Garber,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growth. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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