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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
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.
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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
McCarthy said that the growths kept growing back.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Any abnormalities, such as areas of inflammation or suspicious growths, can be biopsied and tested.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Essentially, following the formation of these tiny dendrites, solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) forms around them, and this layer turns the growths into rigid, needle-like spikes that can pierce battery cells' components.
—New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
All types of roses, except climbing varieties, can be pruned to remove long canes, dead or declining portions and twiggy growths.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Doctors opened her abdomen from her breastbone down, looking for more growths.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Skin tags and cherry angiomas Skin tags are harmless growths that can appear anywhere on your skin but most commonly develop on the neck, eyelids, or underarms.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
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
McCarthy said that the growths kept growing back.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Any abnormalities, such as areas of inflammation or suspicious growths, can be biopsied and tested.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Essentially, following the formation of these tiny dendrites, solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) forms around them, and this layer turns the growths into rigid, needle-like spikes that can pierce battery cells' components.
—New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
All types of roses, except climbing varieties, can be pruned to remove long canes, dead or declining portions and twiggy growths.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Doctors opened her abdomen from her breastbone down, looking for more growths.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Skin tags and cherry angiomas Skin tags are harmless growths that can appear anywhere on your skin but most commonly develop on the neck, eyelids, or underarms.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for growths
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The patient received chemotherapy, and for several months the tumors in her pancreas and her liver shrank.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Breast cancer grows when the tumors form new blood vessels and consume more oxygen.—
Quing Zhu,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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Winning across 20 seasons — through rules changes, car evolutions, team dynamics and the physical toll of the Cup Series grind — is something else.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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The evolutions of these orders through their Big Cycles were almost all driven by essentially the same cause/effect dynamics.—
Ray Dalio,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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These patients had either breast cancer or benign lumps, and their final diagnosis was confirmed with a biopsy.—
Quing Zhu,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a medium bowl; discard any lumps.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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His company has built or helped build office-and-retail developments from City Center Plaza in Boise to Eagle View Landing along Interstate 84 in Meridian.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Apr. 2026
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Details about proposals are harder to come by than with UTLA — which tends to post on significant developments.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Its characters all have their own motivations, some stranger than others (all of which keep things mighty interesting), but as Season 5 progresses, there’s a clear delineation between people who make choices with intention and people who make choices on impulse.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2026
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Grossman will serve as CEO advisor for the new Baptist Health Sunrise Hospital in Broward, helping guide its operational framework as construction progresses on the more than $500 million facility.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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If Kohl can figure out what Coleman wants out of each play, then the quarterback can move through his progressions faster.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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As for Kutter Crawford and Patrick Sandoval, both pitchers are trending toward returning to game action but are still well behind the other three starter candidates in their progressions.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Growths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growths. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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