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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
On the recent season of , newcomer Bozoma Saint John shared her own struggle after the surgical removal of fibroids, which are non-cancerous growths that develop in a woman's reproductive tract.
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Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, meanwhile, are cancerous growths on a more surface layer of skin.
—New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2025
Short-term complications can include infections, scar formation and development of non-cancerous tumor-like growths on a nerve.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
The procedure allows doctors to identify and remove any polyps, which are the growths that can turn into cancer.
—Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
On a recent visit, native flowers were prominent along the shaded pathway, as were numerous growths of poison oak.
—Don Sproul, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Respiratory papillomas are wart-like growths on the vocal cords and trachea.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Social media reports have shown rabbits with growths that resemble tentacles or horns in Colorado and other states.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
While there is no cure for ovarian endometriomas, management includes monitoring growths, surgically removing larger ones, and taking medications to regulate hormones that may impact symptoms, according to experts.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, meanwhile, are cancerous growths on a more surface layer of skin.
—New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2025
Short-term complications can include infections, scar formation and development of non-cancerous tumor-like growths on a nerve.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
The procedure allows doctors to identify and remove any polyps, which are the growths that can turn into cancer.
—Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
On a recent visit, native flowers were prominent along the shaded pathway, as were numerous growths of poison oak.
—Don Sproul, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Respiratory papillomas are wart-like growths on the vocal cords and trachea.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Social media reports have shown rabbits with growths that resemble tentacles or horns in Colorado and other states.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
While there is no cure for ovarian endometriomas, management includes monitoring growths, surgically removing larger ones, and taking medications to regulate hormones that may impact symptoms, according to experts.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for growths
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Traditionally, this has been treated with a type of focused radiation called stereotactic body radiation therapy, a highly precise type of radiation therapy used to treat tumors in the body.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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In contrast, prostate cancer tumors will often have an irregular shape with blurred edges as the cancer invades surrounding tissue.—
MD Published,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Supergiant’s first-ever sequel is a celebration of its predecessor, a cornucopia of additions, evolutions, and maximalist fan service that still manages to tell its own worthy story — and plenty of it.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Ideas, challenges, evolutions—every day, month and year holds something new.—
Sarah Barnes-Humphrey,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Overwashing, particularly with down and cotton, can weaken the fibers and compress the batting, says Holmes, which can cause lumps and bumps in your once cozy comforter.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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And wait a minute, these are real lumps.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
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Kazuhiro Nogi | Afp | Getty Images Shares in Sony Financial Group rose 36% on market debut Monday after parent company Sony Group spun off the unit, while Asia markets traded mostly higher as investors looked past the latest tariff developments.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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Those are developments that the three of us – Max, Jos [Verstappen] and I – are constantly monitoring.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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As the infectious beat progresses and Cameron's soothing vocals sing the words dedicated to her lover, fans see clips of David shirtless and leaning in to give her a kiss.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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As quantum computing progresses, quantum-resistant encryption will become increasingly important for protecting the sensitive information created by smart cities.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The aim at Anfield was always success but small progressions would have been accepted, considering Liverpool had been only the fourth-best team in the Premier League under his predecessor Gerard Houllier.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The protection gave Mahomes ample time to work through his progressions regularly, resulting in at least one reception for nine different pass-catchers.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Growths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growths. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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