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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
Shareholders deserve a board that grows their capital.
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Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
As the plant grows, the roots reach downward toward the water.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Today, as the world's justified horror at the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza grows, that work has taken on new urgency.
—Andrew Weinstein, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
As infrastructure grows more interconnected (think EVs, broadband, and sensors), Eliasen says utilities need systems that can keep up.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Our partnership with Boeing and our global technology partners is about making sure no one is left behind as Indonesia grows.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
As the bond between them grows, questions arise about Bang Bang’s true motivations.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Perhaps your next door neighbor has a much fuller magnolia tree, or your acquaintance down the street grows dozens upon dozens of lovely roses.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
For the most part, garlic grows best if it's planted about a week or two after the first killing frost in the fall, followed by exposure to several months of cool weather before the spring season starts.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
As the plant grows, the roots reach downward toward the water.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Today, as the world's justified horror at the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza grows, that work has taken on new urgency.
—Andrew Weinstein, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
As infrastructure grows more interconnected (think EVs, broadband, and sensors), Eliasen says utilities need systems that can keep up.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Our partnership with Boeing and our global technology partners is about making sure no one is left behind as Indonesia grows.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
As the bond between them grows, questions arise about Bang Bang’s true motivations.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Perhaps your next door neighbor has a much fuller magnolia tree, or your acquaintance down the street grows dozens upon dozens of lovely roses.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
For the most part, garlic grows best if it's planted about a week or two after the first killing frost in the fall, followed by exposure to several months of cool weather before the spring season starts.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grows
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These employees retain valuable business knowledge, networks and the drive that cultivates the workplace culture.—
Gilda D'Incerti,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Through the inevitable challenges of constant change, the bonds an entrepreneur cultivates in the present can prompt their greatest accomplishments in the near future.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Critical to healthy pregnancy outcomes, these hormones provide insights into how a pregnancy progresses.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Several episodes have already released with more coming as the season progresses.—
Kristi Dosh,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Nothing about disabled people should be created without disabled people and this principle becomes even more critical when dealing with AI systems that can perpetuate or challenge existing biases.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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That’s going to wear thin quickly because the friendship becomes unbalanced and remains so.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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One of my kids once presented a bar graph showing that Taco Tuesday produces 40% more dirty dishes than any other night.—
Dr. Sue Varma,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Pitt cast is led by Noah Wyle, who also executive produces and writes.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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When a La Niña phase occurs, less wind shear occurs in the regions of the Atlantic basin where tropical weather develops, increasing the potential for more storms, AccuWeather said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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As the attack develops, Doku’s role allows Foden to carry the ball forward, before switching the play to Bernardo down the right flank.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Now the actor gets texts from people like his co-star, Harrison Ford.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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From baking cookies to roasting chicken, your oven gets a lot of use during the week.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Both plants bloom for months on end.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Stray Bullets • In this week’s post-credits scene, Adrian removes the pants of the drunk, sleeping John Economos and plants a tender kiss on his forehead.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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People ages 5 to 64 who have health conditions that put them at higher risk of severe illness are also eligible to receive the vaccine.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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And nothing ages one like smudges, smears, and scuff marks all over the walls and baseboards.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Grows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grows. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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