as in booming
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1
as in cultivating
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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2
as in progressing
to become mature
you've grown so much since we last saw each other
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3
as in becoming
to eventually have as a state or quality
he will grow angry if we don't answer his question
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Recent Examples of growing
Bryan Walsh, Vox, 23 July 2024
Parents like me know the immense and growing need for job training and meaningful employment opportunities for our children.
—Jason Eichenholz, Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2024
Trefis Team, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
This disconnect raises questions about the fairness and effectiveness of current executive compensation models, particularly in light of the growing wage gap between CEOs and average workers.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The debate kind of crystallized what had been a big and growing problem, which was doubts about his fitness to serve another four years.
—Bryan Walsh, Vox, 23 July 2024
Parents like me know the immense and growing need for job training and meaningful employment opportunities for our children.
—Jason Eichenholz, Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2024
Verb
There is a lot to cheer about going into 2025 - a favorable government stance, growing institutional interest, and of course the momentum (read Buy, Sell, Or Hold Bitcoin).
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
This disconnect raises questions about the fairness and effectiveness of current executive compensation models, particularly in light of the growing wage gap between CEOs and average workers.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growing
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ZIP codes and a hybrid structure After World War II, a burgeoning and booming U.S. needed its Postal Service's services more than ever.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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More than 75 years later, once-sleepy Johor, cashing in on its plentiful land and proximity to Singapore, has transformed itself into a booming tech hub.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Navigating the post-holiday period requires a delicate balance of acknowledging the emotional challenges while simultaneously cultivating a positive, proactive mindset that transforms potential workplace anxiety into an opportunity for personal and professional growth.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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According to a confidential informant, Wedding and a partner were cultivating 8,000 marijuana plants in a warehouse on a property there owned by one of his friends.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
4 Jan. 2025
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This program, which began in 2022, is designed to rectify historic problems with IDR plans that prevented many borrowers from progressing toward 20- or 25-year loan forgiveness.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter, with the club later confirming the departure of Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge.—
Stuart James,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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The data suggested that the toxic chemicals, made by 3M, were fast becoming ubiquitous in the environment.—
Hiroko Tabuchi,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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Could Carson Wentz still lead them to a victory in Denver, becoming a hero for teams chasing the Broncos?—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Tinnitus is when someone hears ringing in the ears—or a buzzing or roaring sound.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
20 Oct. 2024
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On her first day of filming, Ronan was thrown into a lively quickstep number in a roaring dance hall.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2024
Verb
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In some cases, the male may effectively become an attached sperm-producing organ.—
Danielle Hall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.—
Jaclyn Trop,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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Camara also sees his company’s technology streamlining and lowering the cost of developing new models.—
James Morris,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Researchers in South Korea are developing a constellation of satellites that could reveal what goes on in the vicinity of supermassive black holes like never before.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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The split will force MSNBC to build up some of its own reporting and newsgathering infrastructure, especially in Washington D.C., where Kutler is expected to announce a new Washington Bureau for the network in coming months.—
Sara Fischer,
Axios,
23 Feb. 2025
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Mass corporate bankruptcies are now no longer out of the question in coming months.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Growing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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