MATURING Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

as in maturation

the process of becoming mature the maturing of young horses can take several years

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verb

present participle of mature

as in growing

to become mature a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing

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Reading it as weakness mistakes a maturing payment instrument for a shrinking asset class. — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 In the early 2000s, however, some influential observers believed high schoolers would be better off through maturing in college before entering the NBA. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 July 2026 The oldest of the trees planted as part of this experiment are now maturing and providing winter homes for exhausted monarchs. — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 For example, consider a bond or CD ladder or short- to intermediate-maturing securities. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 July 2026 Pratt & Whitney secured a contract worth more than $10 million in late 2025 to continue maturing the Valox engine design, providing additional funding as development progresses toward hardware testing. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026 And Bobby Portis was that Bucks team’s energetic sixth man, and can fill the same role in Miami, if not provide more because the 30-year-old has spent the past five seasons maturing in that exact role. — Omar Kelly july 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 Research shows that the brain finishes developing and maturing in the mid to late 20s. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 15 July 2026 Smith has been a different quarterback and person since then, maturing on and off the field when given opportunities elsewhere. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026

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Noun

Much of the Pistons’ growth next season, however, will hinge on the maturation of Thompson’s game.

— Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 31 July 2026
The Bottled-in-Bond Act requires only four years of maturation.

— Emily Price, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

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The region is growing like kudzu and straining the supply of resources essential to operating server farms — things such as water, electricity, labor and inexpensive land.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
The wildfire is growing as Washington is in the middle of its fourth consecutive statewide drought, according to the governor’s office.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of growing

Noun

In the broader Pinnacle development, Wardle detailed more commercial space and offices coming to the area around the South Meridian library, plus a new subdivision planned for residents age 55 and older.

— Rose Evans August 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Aug. 2026
At one point during my tenure, my professional responsibilities included those of executive director, development director, communications director, program director and board secretary.

— Patrick Riccards, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of development

Verb

Lowering blood pressure — along with regular monitoring — can keep the disease from progressing.

— Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
Club sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, say the attacking midfielder is progressing well, having been impressed by his work ethic and approach to recovery.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of progressing

Noun

Too much direct light can lead to leaf scorch and reduce flowering due to stress, while too much shade can leave them bloomless, too.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 July 2026
Gardeners wishing to promote a second flush of coppery new growth can simply give plants a light trim in early summer after flowering has finished.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 July 2026

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In an independent third-party clinical study of 33 participants, 100 percent showed improvement across seven key signs of lip aging after just one use, while 96 percent demonstrated enhanced lip volume after four weeks.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
Sandwich caregivers, who simultaneously care for aging parents and children, took on their dual care responsibilities at 34 years old, on average, Medora Lee reports.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of aging

Noun

Plants and animals keenly sense the diminishing light, which acts as a master biological clock that triggers changes such as migration, shifting hormone levels and winter coat growth.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Let yourself be led with heart by doing things that are healthy, mature, and growth-oriented and let go of thinking that being ready is a feeling.

— Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026

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