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as in cultivates
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 progresses
to become mature
you've grown so much since we last saw each other
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as in becomes
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 grows
Fittingly, the brand builds most of its formulas around cica sourced from Madagascar, where the plant grows with exceptional purity, thanks to the island’s relatively untouched environment.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
The point was to reduce the horrible pelvic pain caused by her endometriosis (a condition in which estrogen-reliant endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus).
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 20 Mar. 2026
Brent crude oil soared past $116 a barrel this morning, rising almost 10% in just a day, as anxiety grows over energy supplies in the wake of attacks on key sites in Iran, Qatar and across the Gulf.
—Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Maximizing their revenue The NFL’s investment in Genius Sports grows or shrinks, in part, on gambling profits well beyond the gridiron.
—Nick Watt, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Creative courage grows with practice, as a nurturing New Moon brightens your 5th House of Inspiration and encourages self-expression through personal projects or other ways of letting off steam.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The need to control the narrative always grows, and repressions escalate.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Tourism returns, international curiosity grows Since the pandemic, international tourism in Kojima hasn’t just bounced back—it’s leveled up.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Comfort grows as the instinctive Moon centers your 4th House of Home and Family, bringing attention to routines that shelter you from the world’s noise.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
The point was to reduce the horrible pelvic pain caused by her endometriosis (a condition in which estrogen-reliant endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus).
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 20 Mar. 2026
Brent crude oil soared past $116 a barrel this morning, rising almost 10% in just a day, as anxiety grows over energy supplies in the wake of attacks on key sites in Iran, Qatar and across the Gulf.
—Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Maximizing their revenue The NFL’s investment in Genius Sports grows or shrinks, in part, on gambling profits well beyond the gridiron.
—Nick Watt, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Creative courage grows with practice, as a nurturing New Moon brightens your 5th House of Inspiration and encourages self-expression through personal projects or other ways of letting off steam.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The need to control the narrative always grows, and repressions escalate.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Tourism returns, international curiosity grows Since the pandemic, international tourism in Kojima hasn’t just bounced back—it’s leveled up.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Comfort grows as the instinctive Moon centers your 4th House of Home and Family, bringing attention to routines that shelter you from the world’s noise.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grows
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Research shows that embracing discomfort cultivates personal growth.—
Nir Eyal,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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There has never been a more powerful case for the liberal arts, a kind of education that cultivates human discernment.—
Greg Weiner,
Washington Post,
2 Mar. 2026
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For higher earners, however, the 25% cap often applies, meaning a substantial portion of your take-home pay could be withheld if the debt collection process progresses to this stage.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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While warm day snow can get tougher as the day progresses, starting out with your gear ready for what the local pros suspect will be out there gives you a better crack at a fantastic day.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Broncos will likely receive a fourth-round compensation pick in ’27 with Franklin-Myers’ departure, which becomes particularly valuable given the strength of next year’s class.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Add in the trolleys packed with tourists and the driving experience becomes an obstacle course.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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This produces a sharp optical transmission peak that serves as a highly stable frequency reference.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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An illegible city produces anxiety, alienation and disorientation.—
Yunus Emre Tozal,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Joel, who has spoken publicly about her experience with endometriosis, brought her own doctor, Tamer Seckin, to discuss the common, painful condition, in which thick tissue develops outside of the uterus.—
KFF Health News,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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The wind carries pollen from a male flower to a female flower, and if all goes well, months later, an acorn develops.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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If a conversation thread gets confusing, rewrite the key points in plain language.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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At an average of over 21%, today's credit card rates are punishing, meaning that the repayment process continually gets more difficult for borrowers as the interest compounds.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Middle Tennessee farm plants half a million bulbs for its tulip festival and is one of the largest tulip U-pick operations in the South.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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During the first act, McCarthy plants several characters in and around the charmingly outdated hotel where Ohm is staying for the viewer to suspect of wrongdoing later on.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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The series ages up the main characters from Andrew Lane’s eponymous book series, upon which it is loosely based.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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Azumi usually ages Pacific bluefin somewhere between 16 and 19 days to achieve a velvety density.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Grows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grows. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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