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
Brett Owens, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Both Edmonton and Toronto appear to be maturing, managing the puck and specific situations better.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
To wrap up, Gen Z has some maturing to do—no question about that.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
This strategy allows investors to reinvest proceeds from maturing bonds at prevailing rates.
—Gianluca Sidoti, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
That firm footedness and reactive nature, but equally both on a personal level and on a character level, maturing through the season into being able to hold lots of conflicting ideas.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Dec. 2024
The company has a $150 million unsecured senior line of credit maturing in June 2026, with no borrowings outstanding as of the end of the fiscal year.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 27 Dec. 2024
The technology investment landscape in 2025 reflects a market maturing under new priorities.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Is the benefit of maturing in a maritime environment simply a function of increasing the interaction between spirit and cask wood, or are there other processes/influences at work here?
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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But if rates top out and move lower, long-duration bonds rule, and NAD only has about 13% of its holdings maturing in the next 13 years.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Both Edmonton and Toronto appear to be maturing, managing the puck and specific situations better.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
To wrap up, Gen Z has some maturing to do—no question about that.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
This strategy allows investors to reinvest proceeds from maturing bonds at prevailing rates.
—Gianluca Sidoti, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
That firm footedness and reactive nature, but equally both on a personal level and on a character level, maturing through the season into being able to hold lots of conflicting ideas.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Dec. 2024
The company has a $150 million unsecured senior line of credit maturing in June 2026, with no borrowings outstanding as of the end of the fiscal year.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 27 Dec. 2024
The technology investment landscape in 2025 reflects a market maturing under new priorities.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Is the benefit of maturing in a maritime environment simply a function of increasing the interaction between spirit and cask wood, or are there other processes/influences at work here?
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturing
Noun
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The biggest reason the internet appears bored and uninterested with the Samsung Galaxy S25 range can be attributed to the maturation and plateauing of the smartphone market.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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And Matt’s maturation is the next step for him as a leader.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
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However, this change alone may not be sufficient to address the growing disparity between CEO and worker pay, prompting calls for more comprehensive policy reforms to curb excessive executive compensation.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Industrial Revolution was gaining strength, immigration was surging, and the cities were growing at a rapid pace, some doubling in size in a decade.—
Jim Euchner,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Insiders also had the film is in early development.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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Vance's trip also comes after the White House announced Stargate — a $500 billion investment in artificial intelligence development in the U.S. backed by OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle.—
Olivia Rinaldi,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
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Think lush vines, romantic blooms, and fast-growing plants that fill in the garden quickly and that have a long flowering season.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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Salt exposure may also dry out flower and leaf buds and interfere with flowering and fruiting the following season.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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Serbia’s authoritarian leader should be riding high, lifted by economic growth that is four times the European average, falling unemployment and steadily rising wages.—
Andrew Higgins,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Water sparingly until the plant begins active growth, then resume regular watering and start fertilizing.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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This year, the initiative carries even greater significance as two Black quarterbacks prepare to face off in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans—a historic moment in the sport’s evolution.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2025
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The album, released under Universal Music Latino and co-produced by the young singer-songwriter mostly with Julio Reyes Copello, represents a crucial moment in her artistic and emotional evolution, with a mature, authentic, and reflective proposal.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Maturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturing. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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