as in maturation
the process of becoming mature
the maturing of young horses can take several years
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as in growing
to become mature
a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing
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Recent Examples of maturing
Meg Short, Fortune, 7 June 2026
In essence, the medium is maturing to offer a business model in its own right.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 June 2026
In Rocky’s case, maturing does not mean becoming less ambitious.
—Jeff Ihaza, VIBE.com, 2 June 2026
Inadequate watering, overcrowding, and overfertilizing can keep carrots from maturing at the proper time.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
But that network was maturing, and these dealers provided a waiting chain of expert navigators ready to lead the two Model Ts across the country.
—Eric Moskowitz, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
The category is maturing, though, and some producers now treat the Rosso as a serious wine in its own right, one that rewards patience.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Moreover, classical techniques have been rapidly maturing.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 May 2026
However, the London meeting showed a maturing game.
—Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Verb
The multilingual avatar can advise on what to do when your bank certificates of deposit are maturing, for example, or how to manage your children’s college fund.
—Meg Short, Fortune, 7 June 2026
In essence, the medium is maturing to offer a business model in its own right.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 June 2026
In Rocky’s case, maturing does not mean becoming less ambitious.
—Jeff Ihaza, VIBE.com, 2 June 2026
Inadequate watering, overcrowding, and overfertilizing can keep carrots from maturing at the proper time.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
But that network was maturing, and these dealers provided a waiting chain of expert navigators ready to lead the two Model Ts across the country.
—Eric Moskowitz, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
The category is maturing, though, and some producers now treat the Rosso as a serious wine in its own right, one that rewards patience.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Moreover, classical techniques have been rapidly maturing.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 May 2026
However, the London meeting showed a maturing game.
—Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturing
Noun
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Hong Min, a senior research fellow at the Korea Institute for National Unification in Seoul, told CNN the new facility reveals a maturation and scaling of North Korea’s nuclear program.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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According to the distillery, Master Blender Adam Hannett designed the maturation profile as a nod to the original release, using 75% first-fill bourbon barrels alongside 25% first- and second-fill French red wine casks.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The same crowd booed when council members mentioned the growing popularity of artificial intelligence.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Japan has long been battling a growing bear problem with deadly attacks reached record levels last fall.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Hilton wants to restore California’s competitive edge as a place for productions by creating financial incentives for film productions, cover the initial and technical costs associated with the development of a film or television project and reserve funding for independent and mid-budget projects.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Several of the advanced weapons systems the battleships are intended to field remain in development; the Navy hasn’t yet shown they can be integrated successfully onto a ship.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Early signs such as fever or weakness can resemble other viruses, before progressing to diarrhea and vomiting.—
Jane Weaver,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The device provides physicians the ability to remotely listen to lung sounds and rapidly assess if a child’s asthma symptoms are progressing, so that escalation in care pathways can be determined.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The two could be seen posing together in front of a flowering rose bush.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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There will be a display of drought-resistant flowering bromeliads from members’ collections and vendors.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Yet about half of men now live into their 80s, and those who are wealthier and better-educated tend to live the longest said Steven Austad, a professor at The University of Alabama at Birmingham who is an expert on aging.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The tequila spends its first two and a half years aging in American oak, and then a final six months in French Chardonnay barrels.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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It wasn’t paid advertising or viral fame that catapulted her success—Sheehan credits her growth to word-of-mouth buzz.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Wage growth for blue-collar workers in China has outpaced that of their white-collar peers for six consecutive years, in a sign of the country’s booming gig economy.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
7 June 2026
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Walk through a gallery of bronze busts immortalizing the game's greatest players and learn about the evolution of the game from the days of leather helmets to modern gear.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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A sign of the times, the hotel company is tuning into a new evolution marked by a generation of luxury travelers in search of a local connection, life-changing, authentic experiences and lasting memories.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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“Maturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturing. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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