Synonyms of growths

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tumors
• lumps
• cysts
• neoplasms
• excrescences
• carcinomas
• polyps
• outgrowths
• malignancies
• excrescencies
• cancers
• melanomas
• tubercles
• warts
• lymphomas

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• evolutions
• developments
• progresses
• progressions
• expansions
• improvements
• advancements
• refinements
• elaborations
• emergences
• maturations
• betterments
• perfections
• enhancements
• augmentations
• incubations
• metamorphoses
• flowerings
• additions
• supplementations
• evolvements

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• regressions
• reversions
• relapses
• lapses
• retrogressions
• declines
• degenerations
• regresses
• degradations
• deteriorations
• decays
• devaluations
• degeneracies
• declensions
• downgrades
• declinations
• descents
• downfalls
• backslides
• decadences

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of growths

The exact cause of burl formation is a mystery, but these growths are formed by abnormal cell proliferation by the xylem. — Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026

Fungal problems are common and some produce the mushroom growths called conks along limbs. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026

Many of the trees with the OXO gene unexpectedly developed large abnormal growths called galls, grew slower and showed other symptoms of poor health. — Steve Strauss, The Conversation, 22 July 2026

Patrons who take advantage of this beautiful 45-55 minute tour will get to see all kinds of formations, created by its speleothem growth (speleothem is the catch-all term for mineral growths like stalactites, columns, and stalagmites). — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

The entire stalk, which appears to be the height of several grown men, is covered in growths that will eventually bloom, Callahan said. — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 24 June 2026

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. — 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

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