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
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
That argument is certainly upbeat in its implications—but the sound of Sexistential suggests the limits of maturing hedonistically.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
The appendix is particularly rich in structures called lymphoid follicles during childhood and adolescence, when the immune system is still maturing.
—Lilia Goncharova, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Plants grown in nurseries are crops maturing at different times throughout the year.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
Part of the declines are a function of a maturing business where teams in a market like San Diego curtailed freebies and cheap tickets and moved toward a model of greater scarcity and premium experiences.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026
This suggests that the core of young players the Ducks have been incubating the last couple of seasons is maturing.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Once the first spring generation pupates, the pupae wait out the summer heat, maturing into adults that emerge in early autumn.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
New leaves emerge light blue-green maturing to a glossy olive green and then to an attractive coppery color in winter.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
That argument is certainly upbeat in its implications—but the sound of Sexistential suggests the limits of maturing hedonistically.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
The appendix is particularly rich in structures called lymphoid follicles during childhood and adolescence, when the immune system is still maturing.
—Lilia Goncharova, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Plants grown in nurseries are crops maturing at different times throughout the year.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
Part of the declines are a function of a maturing business where teams in a market like San Diego curtailed freebies and cheap tickets and moved toward a model of greater scarcity and premium experiences.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026
This suggests that the core of young players the Ducks have been incubating the last couple of seasons is maturing.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Once the first spring generation pupates, the pupae wait out the summer heat, maturing into adults that emerge in early autumn.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturing
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That’s not exactly the same, of course, but both use a similar maturation method to coax extra flavors out of the liquid, specifically notes of vanilla, maple, butterscotch, and spice.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2026
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Brickner’s maturation resembles Idaho’s progress as well.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
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Moscow relies heavily on oil revenue to finance its war on Ukraine, and sanctions were a growing handicap.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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As my clientbase ages, their needs have changed to not only collect bucket list experiences – but work with their growing family for celebrations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, the Senate passed a broad bipartisan bill on housing, which seeks to adjust policies to increase construction and limit institutional ownership of home development.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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The research is being led by specialists involved in China’s air-defense radar development.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Drafted at only 17, his career seemed to be progressing until 2022.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
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In recent months, Israel’s leadership has concluded that Hezbollah’s military rehabilitation is progressing faster than the IDF’s disruption efforts, according to two Israeli sources.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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Here are some of the most dangerous flowering weeds around.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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An awkward name for a beautiful flowering bulb.—
Becky Wern,
Florida Times-Union,
7 Mar. 2026
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Experts said probably not, given this state’s aging fields and the unpredictability of global prices.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The master planning process began last January after visitation doubled to 300,000 annually over the past decade, straining the existing visitors’ services and its aging infrastructure.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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Cal Fire said the quick warm-up could dry out landscapes fast, especially after the rain brought a lot of new growth.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Economists warn that sustained high oil prices could increase inflation and slow economic growth in several countries.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Cody Cofer, Autumn Hill's attorney, pointed out the evolution of Baumann's cooperation with the government.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The findings may tell us something about human evolution.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Maturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturing. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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