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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
Had spending simply maintained its previous six-year growth rate of nearly 46%, Newsom would have proposed a $323 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 1 Feb. 2026
The song not only honors the couple's relationship but also captures Warren's growth over the past five years.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Feb. 2026
The plan would limit yearly property tax revenue growth to 3% on other kinds of property.
—Jeff Amy, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Doing so requires stimulating the muscles in a way that encourages hypertrophy, or muscle growth.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
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Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 1 Feb. 2026
The song not only honors the couple's relationship but also captures Warren's growth over the past five years.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Feb. 2026
The plan would limit yearly property tax revenue growth to 3% on other kinds of property.
—Jeff Amy, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Doing so requires stimulating the muscles in a way that encourages hypertrophy, or muscle growth.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growth
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Pancreatic cancer forms tumors in the pancreas, a gland in the abdomen that creates insulin for digestion, according to the Cleveland Clinic.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Even low levels of activity were enough to produce metabolic changes in certain tumor models.—
Avi Patel,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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An evolution of fall’s modern prep trend, the spring 2026 runways swapped country codes for literary references, grounding the collections with intellectual flair.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
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These measurements could help track phase changes and microstructural evolution inside the particles.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Fernandez revealed in an interview with Sky Sports this week that this development is no coincidence.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Many were also concerned about how things like school closures and mask mandates would impact their children’s development.—
Ej Dickson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2026
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In my classroom, the difference between progress and failure often comes down to whether someone trusted can rock a baby during the first period.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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These projects remind us that progress didn’t happen by accident, and that joy and pain can sometimes exist side by side.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
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Weiss said a key influence in his maturation was Eagles teammate Hyun-jin Ryu.—
Sam Warren,
Houston Chronicle,
28 Jan. 2026
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Even popular growth engines like Austin and Denver are showing signs of this maturation.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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When physicians practice for years under a license that does not allow progression, regardless of performance, instability becomes embedded in the health-care system.—
José Sosa-Palacios,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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As for oral medications, spironolactone is often prescribed off-label to help slow the progression of hair loss and boost hair regrowth.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Remove the spent flowering spikes so the plant can direct its energy toward new growth and eventual blooms.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2026
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The deciduous saucer magnolia’s floral display is enhanced by the fact that flowering takes place when the tree is still leafless.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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Howard, who had served as a second lieutenant with the Ninety‑Second Division, 366th Infantry in France during World War I, accused President Truman of using the Cold War to justify a sweeping peacetime expansion of America’s global military footprint.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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India is positioning itself as the testbed where energy infrastructure meets AI expansion.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growth. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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