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
Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Moreover, classical techniques have been rapidly maturing.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 May 2026
However, the London meeting showed a maturing game.
—Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Even this insight — that man can be more powerful than God — smacks of Agnes’s maturing understanding.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 27 May 2026
Rubber Soul was showing the Beatles maturing as a band.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 22 May 2026
Every one of them a story of youth maturing, of exploring their world and coming to some adult understanding of how things work.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
These shrubs live up to their name, maturing at up to 40 to 60 feet tall and 12 to 18 feet wide.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
In a social media post on Monday, May 11, the nonprofit said the chicks' leg bones are maturing as both eaglets remain steady in their nest, standing and walking about with self-assurance.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Verb
The constructive interpretation is that the market is maturing.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Moreover, classical techniques have been rapidly maturing.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 May 2026
However, the London meeting showed a maturing game.
—Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Even this insight — that man can be more powerful than God — smacks of Agnes’s maturing understanding.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 27 May 2026
Rubber Soul was showing the Beatles maturing as a band.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 22 May 2026
Every one of them a story of youth maturing, of exploring their world and coming to some adult understanding of how things work.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
These shrubs live up to their name, maturing at up to 40 to 60 feet tall and 12 to 18 feet wide.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
In a social media post on Monday, May 11, the nonprofit said the chicks' leg bones are maturing as both eaglets remain steady in their nest, standing and walking about with self-assurance.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturing
Noun
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The maturation regimen imparts an extraordinary depth of color and a lush red-fruit complexity to the spicy pot-still spirit.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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As Norris’ spirit was approaching the maturation deadline, the pandemic hit.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The free-speech cases in Florida, Tennessee and Indiana highlight a growing debate surrounding the First Amendment, political discourse and social media.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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According to the statement, Xcel has identified resource adequacy as a growing concern for several years and has proposed multiple solutions, including a near-term procurement plan designed to add 3,800 megawatts of new generation capacity.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Hilton wants to restore California’s competitive edge as a place for productions by creating financial incentives for film productions, cover the initial and technical costs associated with the development of a film or television project and reserve funding for independent and mid-budget projects.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Several of the advanced weapons systems the battleships are intended to field remain in development; the Navy hasn’t yet shown they can be integrated successfully onto a ship.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Early signs such as fever or weakness can resemble other viruses, before progressing to diarrhea and vomiting.—
Jane Weaver,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The device provides physicians the ability to remotely listen to lung sounds and rapidly assess if a child’s asthma symptoms are progressing, so that escalation in care pathways can be determined.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Some beekeepers and scientists think the warm winter in the West and early flowering season this year led bees to go into their high-activity mode early, leading to earlier swarms.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Too much nitrogen fertilizer can cause the plant to put its energy into growing leafy vines instead of flowering.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Moreover, compared to nearby countries that have counteracted the economic effects of aging populations with new immigrants and their children, Italy has set more hurdles on the path to citizenship for those without native ancestry, even if they are born in the country.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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For now, Brown-Forman says there should be no disruption to Slane whiskey availability because the company has enough mature stock already aging.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The new drug targets mutations in the RAS gene family that normally regulates cell growth.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Set a Fertilization Schedule June kicks off the prime growth season for most plants.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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That wasn’t the only big-name designer to participate in the hotel’s evolution.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Like evolution before it, AI may force a rethink of what makes humans special.—
John MacCormick,
Washington Post,
26 May 2026
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“Maturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturing. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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