as in to grow
to become mature
everyone has to grow up at some point in their lives
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Recent Examples of grow up
The birds – which can grow up to 4 feet tall and weigh up to 25 pounds – have been known to chase mail carriers and children, damage cars and cause traffic jams.
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Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2025
Tang grew up in Hong Kong and Panday in Nepal, both moving to the United States for college.
—Lizzie Kane, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Director Skoog grew up close to the site of Persson’s real fortress.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
People that grew up during that era knew the end.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
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Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2025
Tang grew up in Hong Kong and Panday in Nepal, both moving to the United States for college.
—Lizzie Kane, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Director Skoog grew up close to the site of Persson’s real fortress.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
People that grew up during that era knew the end.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grow up
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Lamb's ear adds a soft green, velvety touch to any garden and, in the South and USDA Zones 7-9, it can often be grown as an evergreen.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Hispanic population in the United States has grown rapidly in recent decades, and more Hispanic students are attending college than ever before.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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If left untreated, these infections can progress from the outer ear and lead to serious complications such as deafness, facial paralysis, or balance problems.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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If untreated, the illness can progress into a chronic phase, which may remain silent for years but can eventually cause serious complications, including heart rhythm problems, an enlarged heart or digestive issues.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Sep. 2025
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It was developed in 2016 by Vicente Esteban, who was a master’s student at the Royal College of Art in London.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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What was your approach to developing and bringing him to life?—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Grow up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grow%20up. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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