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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Its commercial space startups are maturing quickly.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Scaling for future utility The success of the 2026 gala highlights the maturing supply chain for humanoid components.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Dawn Staley’s South Carolina, which has joined UConn as the dominant team the last decade or so, beat Tennessee by 40 last weekend and appears to be getting players healthy at the right time, a young team that is maturing.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Best Varieties to Grow in Containers When growing onions in containers, our experts recommend choosing compact or fast-maturing varieties that thrive in limited space.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Warsh’s first test will be how the Fed handles the roughly $500 billion of seven-to-ten-year duration Treasuries maturing in the next year.
—Daniel J. Arbess, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
And the fact that Suzuki looked at that blowout loss in December as a sign of immaturity, a result of being the youngest team in the league, and looked at this overtime loss in February as a sign that the youngest team in the league is maturing, speaks volumes.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Early-maturing cabbages include ‘Early Thunder’ (70 to 74 days from transplanting), ‘Stonehead’ (60 to 70 days from transplanting), and ‘Red Acre', an early red cabbage (75 days from transplanting).
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
The plant’s showy spring blooms brighten the landscape, opening with a flush of pink and maturing to crisp white.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Its commercial space startups are maturing quickly.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Scaling for future utility The success of the 2026 gala highlights the maturing supply chain for humanoid components.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Dawn Staley’s South Carolina, which has joined UConn as the dominant team the last decade or so, beat Tennessee by 40 last weekend and appears to be getting players healthy at the right time, a young team that is maturing.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Best Varieties to Grow in Containers When growing onions in containers, our experts recommend choosing compact or fast-maturing varieties that thrive in limited space.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Warsh’s first test will be how the Fed handles the roughly $500 billion of seven-to-ten-year duration Treasuries maturing in the next year.
—Daniel J. Arbess, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
And the fact that Suzuki looked at that blowout loss in December as a sign of immaturity, a result of being the youngest team in the league, and looked at this overtime loss in February as a sign that the youngest team in the league is maturing, speaks volumes.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Early-maturing cabbages include ‘Early Thunder’ (70 to 74 days from transplanting), ‘Stonehead’ (60 to 70 days from transplanting), and ‘Red Acre', an early red cabbage (75 days from transplanting).
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturing
Noun
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The maturation translates into his personal life, too.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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The traditional European and American sherry-seasoned oak are the core of the maturation, but there are also ex-bourbon barrels and Cognac casks in the mix—both of which are not unheard of but relatively unusual for the Macallan.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Andrew Kolvet, who has been hosting Kirk’s show since his death, wrote in a post on X that there was growing urgency in Washington, including among anti-war voices, over reports that Iran may have been pursuing dirty bombs and seeking hypersonic weapons from China.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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It's consistently ranked one of the fastest growing cities in the country and crane—industrial, that is—might as well be the unofficial city bird.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Unable to raise budgets as fast as populations, some cities slowed or stalled new development, rather than depress services to existing taxpayers.—
Mark Dee
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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The sports facility would be the first major development under the 2021 plan.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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However, the work is not progressing.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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McGrath said Monday Dolton’s lawsuit against the insurance company is progressing, as the insurance company’s motion to dismiss the case was recently denied.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Here are some of the most dangerous flowering weeds around.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Some varieties can tolerate being in a home that is slightly too small for them, as this can prevent overwatering and encourage flowering.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Because of this, healthy aging isn’t something natural selection can select for—not enough animals live long enough for healthy aging traits to confer an advantage to their species’ survival.—
Mallory Locklear,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Those include aging infrastructure, limited commercial space and zoning rules that restrict opportunities for development.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Global exchanges such as the London Stock Exchange are actively positioning to attract high-growth African listings.—
Maurizio Caio,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Passionate Mars begins energizing your 9th House of Philosophy today, nudging you to commit to growth.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
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Nayara opened as one of the leading eco-resorts in Central America, and that ideal has been a constant throughout its evolution.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Dollander will, in many ways, represent a case study on the Rockies’ pitching evolution.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Maturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturing. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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