as in to grow
to become mature
pears ripening on the tree
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Recent Examples of ripen
That discharge petition could ripen as soon as next Thursday, if the House is in session until tomorrow.
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Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2025
Back in the vineyards about the valley, Bertram is surveying the ripening Pinot Noir vines.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
In the process, the fruits stop ripening, turn brown and drop while still hard and small.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
The open wire design helps ripen fruit while the nifty banana hanger keeps them from bruising.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2025
Back in the vineyards about the valley, Bertram is surveying the ripening Pinot Noir vines.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
In the process, the fruits stop ripening, turn brown and drop while still hard and small.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
The open wire design helps ripen fruit while the nifty banana hanger keeps them from bruising.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripen
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Here’s what else to know about the growing force on the ground in Washington.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Erin is forecast to curve north-northeast between the US East Coast and Bermuda this week, remaining out over the water but growing even larger in size.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 2025
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But the American began to lose her serve as the set progressed.—
Lukas Weese,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Symptoms progress to stiff neck and seizures, as well as cognitive symptoms, like confusion and hallucinations.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Ripen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripen. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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