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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
Another Napa standout is Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, founded in 1970 by Warren Winiarski on the Silverado Trail; its 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon famously beat French first-growths at the blind Paris tasting in 1976, putting Napa on the world stage.
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Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The lake being so shallow opens it up to warming, excessive nutrients and growths of algae and other aquatic vegetation, which limits things like boating and fishing, staff said in the report.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
When spots of weedy growths are relatively small, use of a herbicide made for the lawn type could be a good control.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Finally, 40% to 60% of patients with untreated syphilis will progress to a tertiary phase of the disease that can lead to any number of negative outcomes, including seizures, heart defects, bone growths, skin growths, confusion and dementia.
—Casey Pinto, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
Now, Butler will soon undergo the final procedure in a three-part spinal surgery to remove growths in the area, according to a GoFundMe to assist with her medical expenses that was created by her sister Jodie King.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
These rubbery, firm nodules are called keloids, which are poorly understood skin growths that result from wound healing that goes awry and expands beyond the borders of the original wound.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Researchers have proposed several explanations, such as the fact that Black women have higher rates of fibroids—noncancerous growths that can interfere with embryo implantation, the delicate process by which an embryo burrows into the uterine lining and stays there.
—Sarah Elizabeth Richards, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
To achieve their audacious goals, the fish use hook-like growths on the undersides of both their pectoral and pelvic fins to push themselves upward.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2026
Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The lake being so shallow opens it up to warming, excessive nutrients and growths of algae and other aquatic vegetation, which limits things like boating and fishing, staff said in the report.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
When spots of weedy growths are relatively small, use of a herbicide made for the lawn type could be a good control.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Finally, 40% to 60% of patients with untreated syphilis will progress to a tertiary phase of the disease that can lead to any number of negative outcomes, including seizures, heart defects, bone growths, skin growths, confusion and dementia.
—Casey Pinto, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
Now, Butler will soon undergo the final procedure in a three-part spinal surgery to remove growths in the area, according to a GoFundMe to assist with her medical expenses that was created by her sister Jodie King.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
These rubbery, firm nodules are called keloids, which are poorly understood skin growths that result from wound healing that goes awry and expands beyond the borders of the original wound.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Researchers have proposed several explanations, such as the fact that Black women have higher rates of fibroids—noncancerous growths that can interfere with embryo implantation, the delicate process by which an embryo burrows into the uterine lining and stays there.
—Sarah Elizabeth Richards, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
To achieve their audacious goals, the fish use hook-like growths on the undersides of both their pectoral and pelvic fins to push themselves upward.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for growths
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The drugs may also dial down the inflammation that can drive cancer development—and might even act directly on tumors.—
Lori Youmshajekian,
Scientific American,
8 June 2026
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However, the majority of pancreatic cancers occur when genetic mutations trigger uncontrolled growth of cells in the pancreas, eventually forming tumors.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Though his career has gone through regular evolutions and progressions within that timeframe, what has remained constant through each phase has been his resolve to make a difference.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Over the course of the ensuing four-plus decades, cable jewelry -- in all its evolutions iterations -- is synonymous with the brand.—
Roberta Naas,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The question becomes whether the Blues want to bring in a reinforcement now or let their recent high draft picks take their lumps.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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This fermentation process separates the milk into curds (the thicker lumps of cheese) and whey (the liquid portion).—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
24 May 2026
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The skyline has changed dramatically, and mixed-use developments seem to proliferate with the same sudden abundance as mushrooms in the North Georgia mountains.—
Su-Jit Lin - For the AJC,
AJC.com,
7 June 2026
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The most important developments were nuance and editing.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
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Shares are simply due for a breather, as the data center buildout progresses and earnings have a chance to catch up with the price action.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Then, as spring progresses and the peas mature, the shade provided by nearby trees may help extend their harvest.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
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Though his career has gone through regular evolutions and progressions within that timeframe, what has remained constant through each phase has been his resolve to make a difference.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Probably because at the time many of the time signatures and chordal progressions that Miles used were over the head of a young guitar player still functioning in the blues and folk idioms.—
Steve Baltin,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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“Growths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growths. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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