1
as in tumor
an abnormal mass of tissue
found a growth on the dog's neck under her collar
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in development
the process of becoming mature
her reflections and mature behavior certainly demonstrate just how much emotional growth took place last summer
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of growth
The growth in budget puts more pressure on Idaho property owners.
—
Mark Dee
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Powdery mildew is characterized by gray mycelial growth on leaf surfaces, while septoria/pseudocercospora leaf spot appears as brown spots that expand into broad patches.
—Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
And the downstream effects on family budgeting are direct, Robin Hilmantel, executive director of editorial strategy and growth at BabyCenter, told Fortune.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Alternativa Then, Now and Up Next In an interview with Variety, Surganova, who’s been with Alternativa since its launch, traced the growth of the fledgling event, from its launch in Kazakhstan to its second edition in Yogyakarta, Indonesia and now in Colombia.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for growth
Mark Dee
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Powdery mildew is characterized by gray mycelial growth on leaf surfaces, while septoria/pseudocercospora leaf spot appears as brown spots that expand into broad patches.
—Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
And the downstream effects on family budgeting are direct, Robin Hilmantel, executive director of editorial strategy and growth at BabyCenter, told Fortune.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Alternativa Then, Now and Up Next In an interview with Variety, Surganova, who’s been with Alternativa since its launch, traced the growth of the fledgling event, from its launch in Kazakhstan to its second edition in Yogyakarta, Indonesia and now in Colombia.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for growth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for growth
Noun
-
But a new study suggests that artificial intelligence might be able to find signs of the disease before tumors are visible on a scan.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
-
The tumors caused by the cancer grow slowly.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
Noun
-
As storms move east into Arkansas and the lower Mississippi Valley later in the day, forecasters expect some evolution into larger storm clusters, which may shift the dominant threat toward more widespread damaging winds while still supporting hail and isolated tornadoes.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
-
The evolution of the Anglo-American Special Relationship underscores important events of that global total war, and the Cold War and post-Cold War eras that have followed.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
In selecting Norwich, a city centrally located in the eastern part of the state, the team has found a home stadium that looks much different than the large-scale plans Swanston had for a $1 billion waterfront stadium and mixed-use development project in Bridgeport.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
-
The blockade is intended to starve Iran of resources and force Tehran to reach a settlement ending its development of a nuclear weapon.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Noun
-
Choose one clear step forward, and let that consistency shape your progress in a steady way over time while staying grounded in your priorities.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
-
Expressing support for open primaries to a national audience is an important first step, but vocalizing this support after the legislative session has ended is less effective than concrete action while the session is in progress.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
3 May 2026
Noun
-
Members of the olive family, Oleaceae, lilacs are well suited to life in cold climates—in fact, the chill of winter is essential to their bud development and maturation.—
Emily Leahy,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
-
The recent Glengoyne Mizunara (another superb whisky) was finished for a full six years in this type of wood, but that pales in comparison to this particular component’s maturation journey.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The sprint relay consisted of Carson Eich, Adam Cuthbert and Tyler Lee in the progression to Korner, a senior committed to Xavier.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
-
Strains of hantavirus can result in hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, characterized by fever, gastrointestinal symptoms, rapid progression to pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome and shock, like in individuals on the MV Hondius cruise ship, according to the World Health Organization.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Noun
-
Fertilizing can reduce flowering and make the plants flop.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
-
Plant in full sun for best flowering.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
In addition to the semi-private wait areas and a dedicated family lobby, the expansion also added five rooms designated for initial intake assessments and two dedicated procedure rooms.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
-
Tarleton State’s Fort Worth expansion plans come as several other Texas universities have also set their sights on improving their presence in the city.—
Samuel O’Neal
May 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growth. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
