as in to grow
to become mature
pears ripening on the tree
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ripen
Rayburn recommends using bird netting to protect strawberry containers when the fruit starts to ripen.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
The handcrafted Baked Collection features intense pigments whipped into a decadent cream, then baked on terracotta tiles into a powder to ripen color vibrancy -- a feast for eyes, cheeks, lips, and face in vibrant, weightless colors with all-day wear.
—
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Los Niños benefited from the slow and even ripening conditions, allowing for a relatively late harvest that led to high concentration and vibrant acidity.
—
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
The finish is reminiscent of a guava just beginning to ripen.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ripen
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
The handcrafted Baked Collection features intense pigments whipped into a decadent cream, then baked on terracotta tiles into a powder to ripen color vibrancy -- a feast for eyes, cheeks, lips, and face in vibrant, weightless colors with all-day wear.
—
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Los Niños benefited from the slow and even ripening conditions, allowing for a relatively late harvest that led to high concentration and vibrant acidity.
—
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
The finish is reminiscent of a guava just beginning to ripen.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ripen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripen
Verb
-
With the market for robots expected to grow rapidly over the years, the demand for data collection is soaring.
-
Even though the Canadians cannot meet Switzerland's physical aggression, their growing confidence has rattled the opponents mentally.
Verb
-
As the disease progresses, muscles throughout the body can become rigid and go into painful spasms.
-
As things progressed, sources say the studio brought in Reeves’ Toy Story 4 director to pitch his vision, which eventually led to Reeves thumbs up to star in the film.
Cite this Entry
“Ripen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripen. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
