as in lush
covered with a thick healthy natural growth
a field lavishly grown with poppies
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as in produced
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 progressed
to become mature
you've grown so much since we last saw each other
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as in become
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 grown
Katherine Burns Olson,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
The entire stalk, which appears to be the height of several grown men, is covered in growths that will eventually bloom, Callahan said.
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Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
24 June 2026
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
3 July 2026
Both varieties are now in the public domain and can be grown and sold by anyone.
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Claire Rush,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
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The open floor plan of the 4,000-square-foot condo required some clever problem-solving to create spaces for the clients, who are in their 60s, and their grown family to dine, play, and relax together.
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Katherine Burns Olson,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
The entire stalk, which appears to be the height of several grown men, is covered in growths that will eventually bloom, Callahan said.
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Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
24 June 2026
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Herbs like garlic, thyme, and peppermint help keep slugs away when grown nearby or used in sprays.
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Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
3 July 2026
Both varieties are now in the public domain and can be grown and sold by anyone.
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Claire Rush,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
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In between scenic photos and videos of them boating alongside a school of dolphins, a turtle sighting, and the lush coastline, Alba also shared a photo of a young boy (presumably her son Hayes, 8) as well as a young girl sitting on the beach.
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Meander through a lush, fairy-worthy tapestry of ivy and narrow pathways forged throughout the B&B's history.
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This story was produced with financial support from supporters including The Green Family Foundation Trust and Ken O’Keefe, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
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What that fourth-inning strikeout, the following exchange of beliefs and subsequent skirmish produced, then, was fittingly a form of presence.
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As the evening progressed, however, the noise died down, and the makeshift set at the base of the Statue of Liberty sprung into action, securing a performance without distractions.
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Long story short, the goal was ruled out for offside and the Seleção progressed through to the Round of 16.
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As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported wedding approaches, experts say the ceremony is poised to become much more than a celebrity milestone.
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Swift is known for her Fourth of July parties, which have become Rhode Island lore.
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Every imaginable yellow, green and blue wig was on display among the sea of kilts outside Hard Rock Stadium (re-named Miami Stadium for the World Cup), faces were painted in all the team colors, and fans of both teams posed for photos together.
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Purchased in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, the traditional hat was decorated with a red and green beaded flower.
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The bike lane is raised a little from the street, and then the sidewalk is raised a little from the bike lane.
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But last year, Australia’s National Rodeo Association raised the age limit to 18, boosting Bella’s ambition to one day ride in adult comps.
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One has aged well, whereas the other looks like its breakfast consists of a pack of cigarettes with Cheerios swimming in a bowl of Jack Daniel’s.
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Armani passed away on September 4, aged 91, due to liver failure.
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We’re certainly gone from the days of teams avoiding trading within the conference or, ha, the division.
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The search for machine consciousness has gone mainstream, and companies such as Google, Meta and OpenAI are hiring philosophers to explore questions about AI welfare.
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“Grown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grown. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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