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
Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025
If the debt ceiling is not raised by then, the US, for the first time in its history, could default on its debts, either by missing interest payments or not redeeming maturing bonds.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The notes have a 5-year term, maturing on April 1st, 2030.
—Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
In addition, the EV sector is maturing as other carmakers roll out their own makes and models.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
The problem is that a disproportionate percentage of the debt and carrying the lowest coupons is maturing soon.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
While client-facing applications are maturing, and internal workflows are beginning to see adoption, the leap to core business operations remains the most challenging.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Such are the growing pains of a great community, turning the corner from westward expansion to confront the new reality of maintaining excellence as a maturing community.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
The central bank now will allow just $5 billion in maturing proceeds from Treasurys to roll off each month, down from $25 billion.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
On the left are children under 5, whose still-maturing immune systems might struggle to fend off the virus.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025
If the debt ceiling is not raised by then, the US, for the first time in its history, could default on its debts, either by missing interest payments or not redeeming maturing bonds.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The notes have a 5-year term, maturing on April 1st, 2030.
—Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
In addition, the EV sector is maturing as other carmakers roll out their own makes and models.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
The problem is that a disproportionate percentage of the debt and carrying the lowest coupons is maturing soon.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
While client-facing applications are maturing, and internal workflows are beginning to see adoption, the leap to core business operations remains the most challenging.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Such are the growing pains of a great community, turning the corner from westward expansion to confront the new reality of maintaining excellence as a maturing community.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
The central bank now will allow just $5 billion in maturing proceeds from Treasurys to roll off each month, down from $25 billion.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturing
Noun
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All of those bourbons spent at least half of those maturation periods in the traditional warehouses before moving into the limestone cellar where the temperature averages around 50 degrees.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
20 Aug. 2025
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Hopefully, another year of maturation and better pass protection will increase the frequency of those moments.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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On the positive side, the increase in applications from students of color and the growing diversity of the applicant pool are encouraging signs of progress toward more significant equity in higher education.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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On the other hand, the growing demand for aid could strain already tight budgets, particularly for smaller colleges with limited endowments.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Learn to adapt or choose to ignore these developments.—
James DiNardo,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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But the nearest thing to a glimmer of a positive would be that the fast development of COVID-19 vaccines helped prevent many more deaths and led to rapid progress in our understanding and use of mRNA technology.—
Simon Williams,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter, with the club later confirming the departure of Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge.—
Stuart James,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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This program, which began in 2022, is designed to rectify historic problems with IDR plans that prevented many borrowers from progressing toward 20- or 25-year loan forgiveness.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Annual flowering plants that are a favorite of hummingbirds include Salvias, cardinal climber, Fuschias, Lantanas and Cupheas.—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
26 July 2025
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If this is the case, application of a copper fungicide during flowering and fruiting following label instructions may help.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Let your growth become a light that illuminates the path for others.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 Aug. 2025
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By July, the arrival of the monsoon usually brings in higher humidity and more regular rainfall, which can slow existing fires' growth and allow crews to get ahead of them.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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To collect these works is to own a piece of cultural evolution.—
Benjamin Adams,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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At the heart of this evolution remains The Roots of Wisdom Apprenticeship, a two-year, four-semester program rooted in tradition.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Maturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturing. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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