GROW (IN) Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

grow (in)

verb

Definition of grow (in)

as in to gain

to gradually increase in you've grown in wisdom over the years

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Her office told me the bill essentially unlocks federal funds to help more neighborhoods gain protection from noise pollution.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
Related movements like slowmaxxing, which encourages a deliberate slowing of routines and meals, have gained traction as a response to productivity culture.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of gain

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Without occasional fire, peat layers would build up and overwhelm the integrity of the swamp.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
According to the Army, the team wants to gather information on EM penetration depth, absorption mechanics, and see if any heat builds up in particular areas.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Definition of build up

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Finally, the third recruits seaweed to gather minerals that are otherwise too dilute to chase.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
Uptown’s First Ward Park became a scene of resistance Saturday evening when about 75 people gathered to mourn two men who were fatally shot by ICE this month.

— Noah Vinsky July 25, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026

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