as in grows
to become mature
pears ripening on the tree
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Recent Examples of ripens
Its name comes from the fact that the fruit usually ripens and is ready for picking around this time of year.
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Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
While Albariño typically ripens earlier, Caíño Blanco often reaches maturity toward the end of September when temperatures are cooler and daylight hours shorter.
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Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
This diurnal shift ripens Lodi’s produce and punches up its flavor.
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Ligaya Malones,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
Their fruit typically ripens in mid-September.
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Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
21 May 2026
The skin ripens to bright yellow with green stripes, and the flesh has a pink hue.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
The majority of Malbec in Bordeaux died out from frost in the 1950s, and Petit Verdot often ripens too late to make it into the final blend, so many vineyards have been replanted with other varieties over the years.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
While Albariño typically ripens earlier, Caíño Blanco often reaches maturity toward the end of September when temperatures are cooler and daylight hours shorter.
—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
This diurnal shift ripens Lodi’s produce and punches up its flavor.
—
Ligaya Malones,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
Their fruit typically ripens in mid-September.
—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
21 May 2026
The skin ripens to bright yellow with green stripes, and the flesh has a pink hue.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
The majority of Malbec in Bordeaux died out from frost in the 1950s, and Petit Verdot often ripens too late to make it into the final blend, so many vineyards have been replanted with other varieties over the years.
—
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripens
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Deep trust grows with clear boundaries as aching Chiron enters your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources.
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Centrus continues to expand enrichment operations in Pike County as demand for advanced reactor fuel grows.
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As the season progresses, getting that balance back could be just as important as any trade deadline addition.
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After such an emphatic opening display from the holders, few would bet against Messi adding to his 16 World Cup goals as the tournament progresses.
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“Ripens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripens. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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