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
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Apparently, all of his IRAs are invested in CDs, and many of his CDs are not maturing this year.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
This 10-pack of plastic melon cradles was a lifesaver last year once my pumpkins started maturing late July.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
The multilingual avatar can advise on what to do when your bank certificates of deposit are maturing, for example, or how to manage your children’s college fund.
—Meg Short, Fortune, 7 June 2026
In essence, the medium is maturing to offer a business model in its own right.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 June 2026
In Rocky’s case, maturing does not mean becoming less ambitious.
—Jeff Ihaza, VIBE.com, 2 June 2026
Inadequate watering, overcrowding, and overfertilizing can keep carrots from maturing at the proper time.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
But that network was maturing, and these dealers provided a waiting chain of expert navigators ready to lead the two Model Ts across the country.
—Eric Moskowitz, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
Verb
Occasional leakage, especially in children, whose inhibitory systems are still maturing, is less a feature than a side effect of running such a complicated piece of hardware every night without maintenance windows.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Apparently, all of his IRAs are invested in CDs, and many of his CDs are not maturing this year.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
This 10-pack of plastic melon cradles was a lifesaver last year once my pumpkins started maturing late July.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
The multilingual avatar can advise on what to do when your bank certificates of deposit are maturing, for example, or how to manage your children’s college fund.
—Meg Short, Fortune, 7 June 2026
In essence, the medium is maturing to offer a business model in its own right.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 June 2026
In Rocky’s case, maturing does not mean becoming less ambitious.
—Jeff Ihaza, VIBE.com, 2 June 2026
Inadequate watering, overcrowding, and overfertilizing can keep carrots from maturing at the proper time.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
But that network was maturing, and these dealers provided a waiting chain of expert navigators ready to lead the two Model Ts across the country.
—Eric Moskowitz, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturing
Noun
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Research has shown that raw cheese is not, in fact, resistant to pathogens; while aging can mitigate some risk, harmful bacteria can still survive the usual 60-day maturation process.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The diurnal swing forces the whiskey deeper into the wood than typical Kentucky maturation, and the dry desert air drives evaporation hard.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Many travelers dream of one day living abroad, but a growing number of US citizens are making that fantasy a reality.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The findings, the latest in a growing body of research about the vaccine’s benefits for heart health, suggest such benefits observed in earlier studies have persisted for years.—
Daniel Wu,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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This includes streaming video on demand, linear television and studio production, distribution and development.—
Savannah Sicurella,
AJC.com,
13 June 2026
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Suárez sees her development continuing with the Mercury, along with adjusting to playing her rookie season in the WNBA.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Verb
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They were gathered to learn the crew assignments for Artemis 3, the agency's next mission progressing its efforts to return astronauts to the moon.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
12 June 2026
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At previous tournaments, some teams and supporters have appeared happy just to enjoy the experience with little hope of progressing beyond the group stage.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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But in the garden, too much nitrogen causes tomato plants to prioritize rapid leaf growth over flowering.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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In contrast, determinate tomato varieties are bushy plants with short flowering and fruiting seasons, often lasting just a few weeks.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
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The film stars Crowe as an ageing club owner whose dreams of selling-up and retiring are scuppered when an masked robber cleans out the business.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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By removing the liquid filling stage entirely and accelerating the subsequent chemical formation and aging protocols, the production timeline for these steps is shortened by two-thirds.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Russia is experiencing growth stagnation – even recession by some economists’ estimates – as well as rampant business closures and declining consumer confidence, Snegovaya said.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Culture is a growth asset, not a soft benefit.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The backstory The Ranch’s history traces back to the early days of Yellowstone—in which the Ranch had a seat at the table when discussing the formation of the town of Big Sky, the evolution of ranching and logging in the Northern Rockies, and the region’s overall wilderness preservation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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He is best known for proposing the theory of cosmic inflation, a concept that transformed modern understanding of the early universe and the evolution of the big bang.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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“Maturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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