as in maturation
the process of becoming mature
the maturing of young horses can take several years
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to become mature
a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing
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Recent Examples of maturing
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
With Kendall as his guide, Marcus was maturing so quickly.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
An implementation note accompanying the decision indicated the Fed will be rolling proceeds from maturing mortgage securities into shorter-term bills.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Eight years on, FII has evolved from a stage for shock-and-awe reveals into a reflection of Saudi Arabia’s maturing economic strategy, and of Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) central role in driving it.
—Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
When To Plant Fall Potatoes Early maturing potatoes need at least 70-90 days to grow big enough to harvest.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
While significant hurdles remain, both real and perceived, lending represents the next frontier in maturing the industry’s financial ecosystem.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
Crypto is maturing, and with that maturity will come learning opportunities, some of which will be bumpier than others; investors and policymakers alike should view this positively.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Oct. 2025
The field of mycelium materials is maturing; mycelium leather is widely recognized among fashion, luxury, and design brands, many of which have now experimented with it.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
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The presentation concluded with emphasis on Thailand’s maturing creative ecosystem, supported by eight key government agencies coordinating to promote Thai soft power, expand cultural influence and drive media exports while attracting international talent and investment.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
With Kendall as his guide, Marcus was maturing so quickly.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
An implementation note accompanying the decision indicated the Fed will be rolling proceeds from maturing mortgage securities into shorter-term bills.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Eight years on, FII has evolved from a stage for shock-and-awe reveals into a reflection of Saudi Arabia’s maturing economic strategy, and of Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) central role in driving it.
—Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
When To Plant Fall Potatoes Early maturing potatoes need at least 70-90 days to grow big enough to harvest.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
While significant hurdles remain, both real and perceived, lending represents the next frontier in maturing the industry’s financial ecosystem.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
Crypto is maturing, and with that maturity will come learning opportunities, some of which will be bumpier than others; investors and policymakers alike should view this positively.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Oct. 2025
The field of mycelium materials is maturing; mycelium leather is widely recognized among fashion, luxury, and design brands, many of which have now experimented with it.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturing
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Teaninich 8 Year Old ‘Daring Rye’ is a single grain whisky made with rye in the mashbill—uncommon but not unheard of in scotch whisky—giving it nice spice notes along with classic flavors picked up from its maturation in bourbon barrels.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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Whether that prediction proves accurate will depend on both technological maturation and corporate America's willingness to embrace programmable money for mission-critical financial operations.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Starbucks’ success was forged on the back of a growing demand for Western luxuries, as well as a strategy of adapting p roducts for the market –– to appeal to customers beyond China’s top-tier cities.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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His election victory reflected a growing skepticism about multilateralism and global engagement more generally among Americans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In children and adolescents, physical activity promotes bone health; encourages healthy growth and the development of muscle; and improves motor and cognitive development.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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By 2030, the country’s developer community will outgrow that of the US, according to GitHub — potentially threatening the nation’s long-standing lead in software development.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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But this topic in particular — a quarterback progressing through his reads — really doesn’t work without a functioning offensive line.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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According to Fayez, Neom has attracted significant investment in infrastructure and planning and construction are progressing.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Getting tulips in containers through the winter is more challenging, as the bulbs are not sufficiently insulated and undergo frequent freeze-thaw cycles, which affect plant growth and flowering.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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Watch for yellow, stippled leaves, especially on flowering or fruiting plants.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Much of his work involved serving as a guinea pig for medical experiments investigating how his naturally aging body reacted to being in space.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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Aerospace experts and officials warn that the Air Force is facing a readiness and capacity crisis, with an aging fighter fleet and declining operational capability.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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These incremental steps have helped the coffee chain stem a sales decline in China since earlier this year, with comparable sales returning to growth in the past two quarters.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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In the short run, that can put a pinch on job growth.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Front-foot defending and slick attacking interplay, especially on the left flank, has been the blueprint over the past few seasons, but there are signs of evolution.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, crayons don’t exactly factor very heavily into natural selection and evolution.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Maturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturing. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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