as in to grow
to become mature
pears ripening on the tree
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Recent Examples of ripen
Mangoes ripen best stored at room temperature; to speed ripening, place them in a paper bag with an apple or banana.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
As bananas ripen and turn yellow, their starch converts into natural sugars.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 13 Apr. 2026
Store in a warm spot in your kitchen for about one month until fully ripened.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Refrigeration stops ripening cold.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
As bananas ripen and turn yellow, their starch converts into natural sugars.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 13 Apr. 2026
Store in a warm spot in your kitchen for about one month until fully ripened.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Refrigeration stops ripening cold.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
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Researchers have spent decades developing potatoes for chip makers that can grow in all kinds of climates, avoid diseases and pests, sit in storage for months and still deliver a satisfying crunch.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Her unwavering support for the band through covers and generous sound bytes is one of the key reasons why Failure was able to grow its audience in absentia.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Injury updates The laceration on reliever Ethan Roberts’ right middle finger continues to progress in the right direction.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Moreover, these hyperactive behaviors became even more intense as the study progressed, showing a lasting shift in how the fish navigated their environment.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Ripen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripen. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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