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
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
The Elegoo Jupiter 2 3D printer shows flashes of excellence with its massive build volume and striking print quality, but uneven automation, confusing UI menus, and a still-maturing workflow limit its appeal.
—Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026
Radishes are some of the fastest growing veggies around and early maturing varieties can be harvested just 3 weeks after planting!
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
That’s a natural part of a young player maturing at the big league level.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
This late-maturing Mexican heirloom tomato is as sweet and tasty as much as it is heavily ribbed.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
Skyline is a large, thornless shade tree maturing at 45 feet.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Leaves of maturing plants provide shade and reduce evaporation.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The net drain reflects an operation size that was smaller than the amount of maturing loans.
—Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
However, the Bonfire patio peach (Prunus persica 'Bonfire') is widely considered one of the best patio plants, as it is specifically bred for smaller spaces, typically maturing at 4 to 6 feet tall and wide.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
The Elegoo Jupiter 2 3D printer shows flashes of excellence with its massive build volume and striking print quality, but uneven automation, confusing UI menus, and a still-maturing workflow limit its appeal.
—Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026
Radishes are some of the fastest growing veggies around and early maturing varieties can be harvested just 3 weeks after planting!
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
That’s a natural part of a young player maturing at the big league level.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
This late-maturing Mexican heirloom tomato is as sweet and tasty as much as it is heavily ribbed.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
Skyline is a large, thornless shade tree maturing at 45 feet.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Leaves of maturing plants provide shade and reduce evaporation.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The net drain reflects an operation size that was smaller than the amount of maturing loans.
—Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturing
Noun
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Members of the olive family, Oleaceae, lilacs are well suited to life in cold climates—in fact, the chill of winter is essential to their bud development and maturation.—
Emily Leahy,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The recent Glengoyne Mizunara (another superb whisky) was finished for a full six years in this type of wood, but that pales in comparison to this particular component’s maturation journey.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Looking to the future of technology, state lawmakers granted final legislative approval on a key bill regulating artificial intelligence in an attempt to protect children and consumers without stifling one of the nation’s fastest-growing industries.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Bessent has compared the Fed's growing balance sheet to a dangerous lab experiment.—
Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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In selecting Norwich, a city centrally located in the eastern part of the state, the team has found a home stadium that looks much different than the large-scale plans Swanston had for a $1 billion waterfront stadium and mixed-use development project in Bridgeport.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The blockade is intended to starve Iran of resources and force Tehran to reach a settlement ending its development of a nuclear weapon.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The league began the onboarding process for replacement officials last month because negotiations weren’t progressing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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The third-year guard suffered a Grade 2 quad strain last week and was progressing well, having been upgraded to day-to-day on Tuesday.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Fertilizing can reduce flowering and make the plants flop.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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Plant in full sun for best flowering.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, climate change, housing costs, aging infrastructure, and income inequality have made the baseline conditions of life in California riskier and costlier.—
Ben Allen,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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Most of that has gone to long-term bets on radical life-extension projects for humans, some intended to defeat aging altogether.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Americans watched liberty’s growth with parental pride.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Steve Randazzo, chief growth officer for BusPatrol, told the Sun Sentinel that the allegation of faulty ticketing was more nuanced than how it was portrayed.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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As storms move east into Arkansas and the lower Mississippi Valley later in the day, forecasters expect some evolution into larger storm clusters, which may shift the dominant threat toward more widespread damaging winds while still supporting hail and isolated tornadoes.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The evolution of the Anglo-American Special Relationship underscores important events of that global total war, and the Cold War and post-Cold War eras that have followed.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Maturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturing. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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