maturing 1 of 2

noun

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

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maturing

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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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Recent Examples of maturing
Verb
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 After the eggs hatch, the larvae feed for about a week before maturing, dropping to the ground and continuing to develop into an adult fly. — John Hanna, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 Now that space is a market and not just a proving ground, the engineering that was once the whole game is only the cost of entry — and as in any maturing market, most ventures will not make it past that threshold. — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026 After the eggs hatch, the larvae feed for about a week before maturing, dropping to the ground and continuing to develop into an adult fly. — John Hanna, Fortune, 8 July 2026 This is particularly handy towards the end of the season when Brussels sprout plants are still maturing, and the cool autumn winds start blowing. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026 The 23-year-old’s third studio album, released this month, ushers in perhaps the most exciting phase of her career yet, one where both her style and sound are maturing in tandem. — Chelsey Sanchez, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturing
  1. maturation
  2. growing
  3. development
  4. progressing
  5. flowering
  6. aging
  7. growth
  8. evolution
Noun
  • For the film’s cast, including Locke, Connor, Walser, Yasmin Finney, Will Gao, Kizzy Edgell, Corinna Brown, Rhea Norwood and Tobie Donovan, the experience of making Heartstopper Forever has buoyed the story’s own maturation.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
  • Many secondary maturations are tried and true—think wine, sherry, or rum barrels.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
Definition of maturation
Verb
  • Carpenter & Zuckerman is taking on a growing role in environmental litigation in the region.
    — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • In the show, her tumor is benign, but doctors discover potentially cancerous cells growing behind the mass.
    — Max Gao, Variety, 11 July 2026
Definition of growing
Noun
  • Artists displayed photos of original Miami spots and newer city developments crossing over into local areas, like Waymos and tourist traps.
    — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • But despite growing international demand for Chinese goods, domestic consumption remains a critical weak spot in the nation’s economic development.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of development
Verb
  • Cooperating for the benefit of our families, our communities and our cities, states and nation is what’s kept us progressing as a society.
    — Kirk McClure, Fortune, 14 July 2026
  • Interior Secretary Doug Burgum recently offered insight into the project, describing the work as progressing quickly.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 14 July 2026
Definition of progressing
Noun
  • Standing water from birdbaths, bright flowering plants, fruit trees, and untreated wood are all attractive features, adds Jim McHale, president of JP McHale Pest Management.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026
  • Most systems rely on horizontal or angled training to promote lateral growth of flowering stems.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
Definition of flowering
Verb
  • Hydrating, evening out skin tone, and leaving dewiness in its wake, The Mineral Sunscreen is capable of replacing your anti-aging serums and moisturizers — practically unheard of in the industry.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • The Thrive transition program plans to begin construction on additional housing in the fall to meet the growing demand to help teens aging out of the foster care system.
    — Leondra Head, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of aging
Noun
  • His ability to implement policies aimed at boosting economic growth — such as reindustrialization, building more social housing and taking greater public control of utilities — will also be severely constrained by weak government finances.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Nestlé has highlighted several long-term trends supporting that strategy, including cat ownership growing roughly three times faster than dog ownership in recent years and premium cat food outpacing premium dog food growth.
    — Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026
Definition of growth
Noun
  • Over the long course of hominin evolution, the human vocal tract underwent a significant reorganization.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Although the achievement is still awaiting formal certification, the milestone highlights the rapid evolution of high-performance drones for military applications.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of evolution

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