as in grows
to become mature
pears ripening on the tree
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Next, this tooth-lens is surgically embedded into the patient's cheek for about three months, during which time a layer of tissue grows around it.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Mar. 2025 -
As the markets fall, the question of recession grows more pressing.—
Andrew Boynton,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Based on historical trends, travelers can expect that thousands more flights will be disrupted as the day progresses.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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As the winter storm progresses, more updates are expected from local authorities to guide residents and travelers through potentially dangerous conditions.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Ripens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripens. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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