MATURING Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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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

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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

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Gulf states are looking on with growing apprehension as the conflict between Iran and the US escalates again.

— Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
Instacart also said the fast-growing brands are mostly premium, better-for-you pints, including Alec's Ice Cream, Rebel, Straus Family Creamery and Van Leeuwen.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 18 July 2026

Definition of growing

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The development will also include a nine-story tower with a four story garage, and four stories of office space, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

— Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Preservationists, meanwhile, worried about the impact of taller new development on Washington Avenue’s historic scale, typically running to one or two stories in most places.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Definition of development

Verb

Leipzig’s playing style is about ball progression — similar to the mentality preferred by Glasner at Palace — and there would not be room in their side for a player who was not capable of carrying the ball or progressing the team down the pitch.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Both times, his illness began with intense fatigue and body aches before progressing to intense diarrhea.

— Janelle Mella, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026

Definition of progressing

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For tired flowering annuals, a more substantial mid-season trim can be rejuvenating and help extend the growing period.

— Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
Peace lily The peace lily may be one of the most common flowering houseplants around, but this tranquil botanical with tropical origins is anything but boring.

— Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026

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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are aging out of the cover rotation and EA needs the next face locked down.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
It’s meant to inspire others interested in replacing their own aging seawalls with infrastructure that supports marine restoration.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 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

Film Independent President Juan Devis described the evolution as a deliberate break from legacy recognition toward something more active.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
With both boys squarely in their young adulthood, the film not only uses intimacy to depict the evolution of their relationship but also offers a realistic representation of teen sexuality.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026

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