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verb

past tense of ripen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripened
Adjective
  • The time would seem to be ripe for the release of the aforementioned songs; reps for Cornell and the bandmembers did not immediately respond to Variety‘s requests for comment.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 May 2025
  • Going Wild Berry Picking Summer meant waiting until those wild berry bushes hidden in the woods near grandma's house were finally ripe for the picking.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
Verb
  • As the allegations surfaced and then grew, Manson was dropped by CAA as a client and axed from acting roles in American Gods and Creepshow.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
  • But the social media frenzy that grew around the film’s release ultimately focused on Lively and on criticism of her.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Allen — who has steadily received more playing time as the season has progressed based on his defense but has also shown flashes offensively and has displayed solid free-throw shooting — played the best of the bunch, scoring nine points in 22 minutes of play and grabbing five rebounds.
    Grant Salsman, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Supermodel Heidi Klum, who progressed into a mainstay judge of American’s Got Talent on NBC, is returning to her roots in the reality/competition space.
    Marc Berman, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Even for mature technologies like solar PV, projects located in high-risk regions, such as many parts of Africa, face a ‘risk premium’ which raises the CoC compared with lower-risk regions.
    Sverre Alvik, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • The Saint-Avold region is strategically located and boasts a skilled workforce and mature logistics infrastructure.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • Most agreed that happiness in the United States is falling because of social isolation, especially among young people aged under 30.
    Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The most significant rise is anticipated among people aged 80 and older, with cases projected to increase by 196% by 2050.
    Khloe Quill, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • His performances have matured since sorting out his timekeeping — he was dropped from the starting line-up after reporting late for a 1-0 home defeat by Everton in January.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Also, the student population as a whole has greatly matured.
    Jeanne Rawdin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • During his time at Sacramento State, Lukes developed from a walk-on to a Western Athletic Conference standout.
    HECTOR AMEZCUA, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025
  • In Madrid, doctors examined his cartilage and found a bacteria called staphylococcus had developed, causing an infection.
    Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Ripened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripened. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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