growths

noun

plural of growth
1
as in tumors
an abnormal mass of tissue found a growth on the dog's neck under her collar

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2
as in evolutions
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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Recent Examples of growths If needed, the new growths can be thinned out to allow more room for new ones to grow. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 People with a family history of colorectal cancer or polyps, and those with inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease, IBS or ulcerative colitis, face elevated risk because chronic inflammation can promote abnormal growths. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 So do inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, since chronic inflammation can promote abnormal growths. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026 Barksdale went to Kaiser Permanente Southwood Medical Center in Jonesboro, Georgia, in early 2025 to seek treatment for heavy bleeding and fibroids, which are noncancerous growths in and around the uterus. — Kim Chandler, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 The bulbous growths on the ends of the mycelia burst, releasing even more spores into the air to infect even more unsuspecting ants. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026 That revved up tumor-eliminating T cells and a year later, colonoscopies showed fewer precancerous growths and no advanced polyps, the MD Anderson team reported in Nature Medicine. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 Emma Raducanu suffered from growths on her wrist bones that caused pain. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 July 2026 If the test result is positive, a follow-up colonoscopy is needed to confirm cancer or precancerous growths. — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for growths
  1. tumors
  2. evolutions
  3. lumps
  4. developments
  5. progresses
  6. progressions
Noun
  • The middle range dose group saw 34% of patients with reduced tumors while the highest dose group saw 37% of patients with reduced tumors.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Alcohol played a major role in deaths from malignant tumors in the head and neck, including lip, oral cavity, pharynx, larynx and cancer of the esophagus.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of tumors
Noun
  • The characters Alex and Cole underwent their own evolutions as love interests.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Flanz has the unique distinction of being part of the show’s staff for over 28 years and having seen the many evolutions — on the show, in entertainment and in the culture — that have influenced the series’ direction.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of evolutions
Noun
  • In a small bowl, mix together the tahini, sesame oil, miso, vanilla, and 1/4 cup (60g) warm water until no lumps of miso remain.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Ahead of Labor Day, Amazon has more wireless bras on sale starting at just $10 that smooth, support, and move with you without unwanted wires, lumps, or bumps.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of lumps
Noun
  • The latest developments in the trial, including the defense's attempt to remove a juror.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • As City surveyed the market for forward options last week, several sources familiar with Alvarez’s situation indicated that his former side monitored developments to see whether a return would be possible, but did not receive any encouragement.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of developments
Noun
  • As sprouting progresses, the sweet potato may become softer, shriveled, or less flavorful.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Engineers will use that event to continue evaluating the rocket as development progresses.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of progresses
Noun
  • And Beckham surged onto the 53-man roster with late camp production, while Slayton seemed to become an afterthought in quarterback progressions and targets and in usage, dressing and playing the first half of that final exhibition.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Its Learning Commons integration allows teachers to build resources around local academic standards and the learning progressions beneath them.
    — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of progressions

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“Growths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growths. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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