as in grows
to become mature
everyone has to grow up at some point in their lives
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Recent Examples of grows up
In addition to her Mom and sisters, Hyacinth grows up with her brother’s wives, too, surrounding her with strong female figures to look up to.
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Arushi Jacob, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Those feelings, comfort, and sense of girlhood that the dolls can spark does not have to go away just because a person grows up.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Arushi Jacob, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Those feelings, comfort, and sense of girlhood that the dolls can spark does not have to go away just because a person grows up.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grows up
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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.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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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
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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 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 up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grows%20up. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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