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
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The maturation varies, with some expressions aged up to eight years.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Despite the medical evidence about the late maturation of the brain, the law doesn’t provide any leeway for whether someone has truly matured if they’re accused of a breaking the law.—
Jonathan B. Santo,
The Conversation,
12 May 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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The group has speakers, field trips and other activities that promote the development of skills and friendships.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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Despite all the headlines, Tate says developments are still going to come out of the ground — including his own.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2025
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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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With a long flowering period from spring through summer, oleander makes a beautiful hedge that’s tolerant to heat, drought, and salt.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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His paintings frequently depict flowering trees, grassy fields and blue swimming pools under languid skies.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Fed, which cuts rates to boost a flagging economy and raises them to fight inflation, could await more clarity as tariffs both drive up inflation and weaken growth – an unusual tandem.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The terminal rate is the point at which interest rates do not act as headwinds for economic growth, and are consistent with allowing the central bank to achieve its inflation target.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The case is one of many discoveries of relatively recent biological adaptation that could upend a long-standing idea about the evolution of our species.—
Kermit Pattison,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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Barry Diller has seen nearly every evolution of the entertainment business.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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“Maturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturing. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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