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as in tumors
an abnormal mass of tissue
found a growth on the dog's neck under her collar
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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
The apparent copy of Hipparchus’ catalog was written using ink made from tannin-rich oak galls, the common, often-round growths on oak trees triggered by larval wasps.
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Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
That suggests the same technique might be able to be used for medical purposes, such as targeting where a drug is delivered or monitoring cancer growths.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
But as Zadie searches for help to control her morphing body, the unwanted growths threaten to take over.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
Left unchecked, these metallic growths penetrate the internal membrane, causing an internal short circuit that leads to premature battery failure in a matter of weeks.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
The lesion was one of many — too many to count — that have been removed from his Irish-Scottish skin, including growths on his ears, scalp, lips and back.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
According to the Cleveland Clinic, vocal cord lesions are growths that form on the vocal cords, typically as a result of a person overusing or misusing their voice.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Fibroids are growths of tissue that form in the uterus.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Also, remove growths from the base of the plants.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
That suggests the same technique might be able to be used for medical purposes, such as targeting where a drug is delivered or monitoring cancer growths.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
But as Zadie searches for help to control her morphing body, the unwanted growths threaten to take over.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
Left unchecked, these metallic growths penetrate the internal membrane, causing an internal short circuit that leads to premature battery failure in a matter of weeks.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
The lesion was one of many — too many to count — that have been removed from his Irish-Scottish skin, including growths on his ears, scalp, lips and back.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
According to the Cleveland Clinic, vocal cord lesions are growths that form on the vocal cords, typically as a result of a person overusing or misusing their voice.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Fibroids are growths of tissue that form in the uterus.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Also, remove growths from the base of the plants.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for growths
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The study also found that compared with current light drinkers, former drinkers had 42 percent lower chances of developing noncancerous colorectal tumors, which can go on to become cancerous.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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That’s plausible but difficult to detect without screening people at a very young age, but there could also be difference in the progression of the tumors themselves, Cercek says.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
22 Jan. 2026
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Guests can choose to ride their favorite of Eevee’s evolutions, plus Ponyta and Rapidash (and their Galarian forms), on the carousel, and every adorable electric-type powers Pikachu’s spinning ride.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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That’s one of several recent evolutions in ESPN’s distribution strategy, as the company balances digital growth with cable dominance—and tries to maintain fan support along the way.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt, breaking up any lumps.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Sarcoidosis produces lumps or nodules in the lungs.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Jan. 2026
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To address sprawling developments, Steyer wants more homes built near public transportation or in walkable communities.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
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To be sure, there are some hopeful new developments.—
Richard K. Vedder,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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However, each time this tale progresses, the movie cuts away once more, to one of two stories that try desperately to express these very same themes, but crash and burn in the process.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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As the disease of tyranny progresses, citizens may eventually lose the habits of democracy — the art of persuasion and compromise, interpersonal trust, an intolerance for corruption, the spirit of freedom, the ethic of moderation.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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And the Rams were able to make some adjustments later in the game, either with running backs picking up pressures or Stafford going through his progressions faster.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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Facing third-and-goal with just under three minutes remaining, Purdy dropped back, went through his first two progressions, stepped forward in the pocket and finally found McCaffrey streaking into the end zone ahead of linebacker Nakobe Dean.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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