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as in to cultivate
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
a dedicated home gardener who grows tomatoes in her small garden every summer
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as in to develop
to become mature
you've grown so much since we last saw each other
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Recent Examples of grow
Under California’s Adult Use of Marijuana Act, people 21 and older can legally grow, possess and use cannabis for recreational use.
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Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2025
This tree definitely has a flair for the dramatic, performing well throughout the South, displaying flowers up to 1 foot wide, growing as tall as 80 feet (depending on selection), featuring glossy evergreen foliage, and exuding a captivating scent that draws your attention.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
Jared Silva, a policy analyst with the Division of Marine Fisheries, called out this trend directly, saying there’s a growing group of anglers chasing viral fame instead of respecting the rules.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The 50-over format has long been under the spotlight due to the emergence and growing popularity of T20 cricket over the past two decades.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2025
This tree definitely has a flair for the dramatic, performing well throughout the South, displaying flowers up to 1 foot wide, growing as tall as 80 feet (depending on selection), featuring glossy evergreen foliage, and exuding a captivating scent that draws your attention.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
Jared Silva, a policy analyst with the Division of Marine Fisheries, called out this trend directly, saying there’s a growing group of anglers chasing viral fame instead of respecting the rules.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The 50-over format has long been under the spotlight due to the emergence and growing popularity of T20 cricket over the past two decades.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grow
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Of the traits the Bills are likely looking for, those are the more difficult to cultivate at the NFL level.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Keep coming back to your long-term vision, and cultivate this mindset among all employees, regardless of their role.—
Alexandre Bonvin,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Every formula at Holos is developed, tested, and manufactured in its own facility, allowing the brand to ensure the quality of the products from batch to batch.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Brothers Russell and Sigurd Varian, former Stanford students, had started the company in San Carlos, California, after developing klystron technology, a microwave tube that could be used for radar and televisions.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
25 Apr. 2025
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The big question is whether Whop can become the definitive infrastructure for the creator economy in the way Shopify has for e-commerce.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Not only are Van Dijk and Salah, who both signed two-year contract extensions this month, clearly good enough to continue competing at the highest level, but their off-field reach and influence are also becoming more valuable to the Liverpool brand.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Notable Figures: During the quarter, the company's equity income in China produced a $45 million profit, compared to a loss of $106 million last year at this time.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Carlsberg said the loss last year of its exclusive license partnership to produce and distribute San Miguel had negatively impacted first-quarter sales.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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As the disease progresses, your doctor may change or add additional medications to control symptoms.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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Viewers were able to see a visible change in the dog's demeanor as the video progressed.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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After the performances are over and this year's inductees are revealed, viewers will get the chance to vote for their favorite contestants before eliminations.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Otherwise, a ton of talented players got to achieve their dreams this weekend.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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On top of gently cleansing, this color-safe shampoo from Better Not Younger makes fine, aging hair appear instantly fuller and more voluminous without drying it out in the process—a problem that tends to pop up with volumizing products.—
Victoria Moorhouse,
Glamour,
18 Apr. 2025
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And brands like Goop and Sakara are promising consumers the opportunity to reverse aging via peptide injections and wellness supplements.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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After the Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards poked the proverbial bear, Doncic turned his game up a notch, scoring 31 points to go with 12 rebounds and nine assists (on a perfect 11-for-11 from the free-throw line) to give the Lakers a 94-85 victory in Game 2, evening the series.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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And then, all of the sudden, the girlfriend’s gone.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Grow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grow. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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