1
as in tumor
an abnormal mass of tissue
found a growth on the dog's neck under her collar
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as in evolution
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the growth of the gambling industry into an economic mainstay in some locations
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as in development
the process of becoming mature
her reflections and mature behavior certainly demonstrate just how much emotional growth took place last summer
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Recent Examples of growth
Once contained to local disputes resolved between communities, the violence has exploded into mass killings fueled by population growth, the climate crisis, and the collapse of traditional peacemaking.
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Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 26 July 2025
That’s especially serious because DeSantis is encouraging President Trump to conduct a mid-decade census that might award Florida more seats in the House due to population growth.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
In contrast, the Cincinnati area is aging more quickly and struggling to draw in younger workers — a trend that, according to the chamber's report, could hinder the region’s ability to compete with other metros in business growth, infrastructure development, and innovation.
—Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 25 July 2025
When managed constructively, conflict can become a mechanism for growth, understanding and secure attachment.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 26 July 2025
That’s especially serious because DeSantis is encouraging President Trump to conduct a mid-decade census that might award Florida more seats in the House due to population growth.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
In contrast, the Cincinnati area is aging more quickly and struggling to draw in younger workers — a trend that, according to the chamber's report, could hinder the region’s ability to compete with other metros in business growth, infrastructure development, and innovation.
—Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 25 July 2025
When managed constructively, conflict can become a mechanism for growth, understanding and secure attachment.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growth
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As the sugar circulates throughout the body, it is absorbed by cancer cells and shows tumors invisible on standard X-rays.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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After having a tumor roughly the size of a small basketball on her right ovary removed before the diagnosis, doctors then removed a smaller one on her left ovary three months later, the hospital said.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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That dual focus — speed and strategy, data and decisions — is already informing the evolution of agentic AI platforms.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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The move marks an evolution for the complex, which paused its normal operations in January. PopStroke, which started in Florida in 2019, has expanded significantly.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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In true Georgia fashion, this development is insane.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
23 July 2025
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The baby gear industry is reliant on global distribution and manufacturing, explains Siobhan Adcock, director of baby content development at Consumer Reports.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
22 July 2025
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While Connecticut’s leaders have made significant progress on both fronts, there is still more work to do to grow and protect the state’s industrial base for generations to come.—
Shane Eddy,
Hartford Courant,
22 July 2025
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Focus on what’s in your control: your mindset, habits and daily progress.—
Sandra Balogun,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Often, the best players get a big chunk of their minor-league maturation at Double-A and then make a pit stop at Triple-A.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
23 July 2025
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This expression offers a dry, oxidative Sherry character enhanced by accelerated tropical maturation.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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But there has to be some level of progression without diluting the iconic-ness of Wednesday.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
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But more so just to get that first one done, so that the progression can carry on, that’s the most exciting thing.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Deadhead spent blooms for continuous flowering from spring through fall.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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The nineteenth century saw a flowering of anarchist thought with figures such as Proudhon, Fourier, Kropotkin, Rousseau, and others.—
Ben Woollard,
JSTOR Daily,
18 June 2025
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Samsung has revealed a major expansion of the licensing programme for its Tizen OS TV smart system that will see it being introduced on TVs from a host of new TV brands in multiple territories across the world.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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In each case, Bleacher Report plans to invest more in its coverage of those sports airing on TNT after seeing audience growth from previous expansions.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
22 July 2025
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“Growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growth. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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