as in ripe
fully grown or developed
a fully ripened musical talent
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as in grew
to become mature
pears ripening on the tree
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Recent Examples of ripened
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Richard Crowe, who gardens in Beaumont, has a pomegranate tree that has recently ripened 400 fruit.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
If a banana has ripened and become mushy, don't stress!
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
Indulge in the iconic food and drink Believed to have been enjoyed since the early days of Wimbledon in the late 1800s, strawberries and cream has become synonymous with the British tournament, originally introduced because the fruit ripened in the summer months, perfectly timed to the Grand Slam.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2025
In the nose is pineapple and sun-ripened mango.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
These delicate fruits are picked before they're fully ripened, which means that the right storage methods are key to coax the best flavor and quality out of them.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Richard Crowe, who gardens in Beaumont, has a pomegranate tree that has recently ripened 400 fruit.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
If a banana has ripened and become mushy, don't stress!
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
Indulge in the iconic food and drink Believed to have been enjoyed since the early days of Wimbledon in the late 1800s, strawberries and cream has become synonymous with the British tournament, originally introduced because the fruit ripened in the summer months, perfectly timed to the Grand Slam.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2025
In the nose is pineapple and sun-ripened mango.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripened
Adjective
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The mantra presents the image of a ripe cucumber becoming untethered from its vine, evoking a deep desire for liberation from the physical world—a strong yearning for an unbounded, eternal, and therefore immortal condition.—
Andrés Muedano,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Mar. 2026
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This deal is ripe for the picking.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Dallas-Fort Worth’s population grew by 123,557, second nationally behind the Houston metro area, which gained 126,720.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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Mecklenburg grew by the most residents in that span, at 26,554.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Think of this as the matured version of the Kool-Aid dip-dye technique.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The philosopher progressed—odd word!—
Caleb Crain,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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However, the very fact that these reports feel too routine to cover is a testament to how far climate change has progressed, even just in the past decade.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
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Analysts partially credit the stability to a mature domestic biofuels industry that allows the country to withstand geopolitical shocks with minimal risk of fuel shortages.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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While much in Pacific Beach is geared toward the college age and young adult population, one resident wants to provide more for its mature residents.—
Sierra Knoch,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Metropolitan Police said the two men, aged 45 and 47, were arrested in London on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and that both have been taken to a police station in the city for questioning.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Alarmingly, suicide rates among young people aged 10 to 24 rose sharply between 2007 and 2021, spiking at 62 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Others said the absence of structured computer classes has left students without a foundation that earlier generations developed through formal instruction.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The upgraded Type-12 land-to-ship missiles, developed and produced by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, became operational at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto prefecture.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Ripened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripened. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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