as in to grow
to become mature
pears ripening on the tree
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Recent Examples of ripen
Conditions are ripening for such unconventional thoughts.
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Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Tomato splitting typically occurs in ripening fruit, though green tomatoes can be affected.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
Leafy cherry trees, the fruit all gone, gobbled up by us and by the birds, and trees with ripening white and flat peaches.
—Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
The wider the space between the stripes, the more likely the watermelon has had enough time to ripen and develop a juicy flavor.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2025
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Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Tomato splitting typically occurs in ripening fruit, though green tomatoes can be affected.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
Leafy cherry trees, the fruit all gone, gobbled up by us and by the birds, and trees with ripening white and flat peaches.
—Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
The wider the space between the stripes, the more likely the watermelon has had enough time to ripen and develop a juicy flavor.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripen
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The fire grew slightly north of Indian Rock, but crews are using nearby roads as a barrier and are reinforcing them to prevent growth.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Dill is an easy herb to grow and its unique anise flavor complements salads and meats and adds tang to a jar of pickles.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Follow your interests so passion fuels progress.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The issue is that the team might need more help as the season progresses.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Ripen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripen. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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