as in grows
to become mature
a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing
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Recent Examples of matures
This is about reassurance, control and the quiet satisfaction of holding something that matures with time.
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Paul Kopec, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Paul Kopec, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matures
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Spring And Fall Spinach Companion Plants Spinach grows best in cool weather, and many gardeners will plant spinach in early spring or fall.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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The path this administration is on, however, is deadly serious, and the number of links in the accident chain grows daily.—
Keith Wilson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Experimental drugs that could help them are being held up while their disorder progresses daily, their dad said.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Emergency agencies will continue to issue alerts as the system progresses, and utility companies are preparing for possible outages and restoration work.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Matures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matures. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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