as in grows
to become mature
a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing
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Recent Examples of matures
This process begins with the day’s first light, when photoreceptive proteins called opsins in the gonads detect sunlight, triggering production of a hormone that matures developing gametes.
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Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Characteristic of its name, in early summer, this tree or shrub produces a berry-like fruit that matures to a purplish color.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Who would buy a bond that matures 100 years from now?
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The tech giant on Tuesday issued an extremely rare corporate bond that matures 100 years from now, part of a multibillion-dollar borrowing spree the company is undertaking to fuel its AI ambitions.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
This is about reassurance, control and the quiet satisfaction of holding something that matures with time.
—Paul Kopec, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Characteristic of its name, in early summer, this tree or shrub produces a berry-like fruit that matures to a purplish color.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Who would buy a bond that matures 100 years from now?
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The tech giant on Tuesday issued an extremely rare corporate bond that matures 100 years from now, part of a multibillion-dollar borrowing spree the company is undertaking to fuel its AI ambitions.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
This is about reassurance, control and the quiet satisfaction of holding something that matures with time.
—Paul Kopec, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matures
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As your visibility grows, so does the importance of choosing your associations wisely.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Offer graceful leadership and listen to quieter voices, because shared success grows when everyone feels included and heard.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Gering said air quality should improve as the day progresses due to increasing wind speed and forecasted rain and thunderstorms.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Jesus Tarango, the chairman of Wilton Rancheria, said as the casino progresses economically, so does the future of the tribe and broader Sacramento community.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Matures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matures. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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