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maturing 1 of 2

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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Recent Examples of maturing
Verb
Through the year 2027, architecture convergence will remain predominant, meaning centralized computing, zonal designs, maturing OTA functionality, shareable and reusable software platforms and stronger hardware/software modularity. — Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The latest effort is focused specifically on maturing HEPS rather than immediately deploying it on a mission. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026 Arugula Arugula is known for growing very quickly—maturing in about 20 to thirty days, or three to four weeks to mature. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 Sep. 2026 But as the Treasury issues new debt and refinances maturing securities, today’s higher rates gradually become tomorrow’s higher federal interest expense. — John W. Diamond, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2026 Sovereign debt loads are already elevated across much of the world, and refinancing maturing debt at higher rates will progressively increase interest costs and strain public finances. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 During this time, annuals often redirect their energy toward maturing seeds instead of flowers. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026 While collectors and dealers navigate more challenging terrain, signs point to a maturing market. — Payal Uttam, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 But maturing onscreen — and the endless scrutiny that came with it — led to lifelong self-esteem issues, especially after she was cast as the superhero cheerleader Claire Bennett on Heroes at 17 in 2006. — Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturing
  1. maturation
  2. growing
  3. development
  4. progressing
  5. flowering
  6. aging
  7. growth
  8. evolution
Noun
  • It is also marked by a modulation, and maturation, of Pavese’s poetic aims.
    — Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Sometimes the distillery team, led by head blender Meghan Ireland, goes the more traditional route of finding casks previously used to age spirits like rum for the secondary maturation.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of maturation
Verb
  • The case spotlights a growing global clash over who should police AI risks, as critics warn private deals among tech titans could shape innovation, safety standards and consumer choice without public oversight.
    — Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
  • This has been the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease in history.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of growing
Noun
  • Other Seeds projects include the linking of extant bike paths and trails, the development of annual events that celebrate Indigenous people and culture, and even regular community cleanup activities accompanied by DJ sets.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Regardless, the failure of these large and expensive trials will almost certainly throw cold water on development of future medications in this area.
    — Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of development
Verb
  • Adelynn was just 4 years old when she was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a rapidly progressing blood cancer that begins in the bone marrow.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • With Boone noting that Chisholm and Grisham are progressing on Friday, Cody Bellinger acknowledged that the Yankees’ hitters tried to do too much the last time Judge was on the IL.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of progressing
Noun
  • Look for signs like sparse foliage or poor flowering to know when division is needed.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026
  • TreePeople suggests that homeowners remove the plant during early flowering by eliminating all above-ground stem material or pulling it out by the roots, if possible.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of flowering
Verb
  • Though unanimously respected and resolutely opposed to Zionism, Barnston was aging.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Automakers are also grappling with certain skilled labor shortages and an aging human workforce—although the push to deploy more robots and AI has generated backlash from labor unions concerned about layoffs and pressure on worker compensation.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of aging
Noun
  • The cancer is characterized by abnormal, accelerated growth of squamous cells, according to the foundation.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Options such as debt, outside investment and self-financing can provide resources for growth, but each can also come with different costs, commitments and constraints.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of growth
Noun
  • This is thought to happen because the social transmission of stories acts like evolution.
    — Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Until Monday night, anyway, when the Chiefs blasted Denver 31-10 behind Walker’s 173 yards on 23 carries — including a 60-yard touchdown run on a bold fourth-and-1 that in itself illustrated the abiding evolution of Reid.
    — Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of evolution

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“Maturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturing. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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