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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
The size and growth habit depend on the species, some bottlebrushes are dense and compact, lending themselves to be grown as informal hedges, whereas others are sparse and open and can be pruned into a small tree.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Once evidence of currency shrinkage, inflation has now become too much economic growth.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
But even a 90% coverage rate leaves a community exposed to the cruel math of exponential virus growth.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Avoid fertilizing after July to prevent tender growth that won’t survive frost, and focus on balanced nutrients for fruit production.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Once evidence of currency shrinkage, inflation has now become too much economic growth.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
But even a 90% coverage rate leaves a community exposed to the cruel math of exponential virus growth.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Avoid fertilizing after July to prevent tender growth that won’t survive frost, and focus on balanced nutrients for fruit production.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growth
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She was diagnosed with a brain tumor in November, and through fundraisers and a GoFundMe account, donations for medical expenses have topped $125,000.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Even after Jovi's tumor was successfully removed, one of her doctors paid her a visit to check on her recovery weeks later.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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As the beaded trend continues its evolution from accessories to apparel, summer 2026 is shaping up to be the season of the beaded swimsuit.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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From its rich history as an agricultural ranch to its evolution into a global hub for education and tech, Irvine remains a cornerstone of the Southern California landscape.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Painter said this is exactly the kind of trading a president shouldn’t do, because the president has both confidential information about overseas developments and the power to move commodities markets through his own decisions.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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The blossoming of an ace starting pitcher is one of the most exciting developments in baseball — for a team, for an organization and for its fanbase.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Though OpenAI was making progress on research and development, Musk had demanded that Altman and other co-founders, including Brockman and Ilya Sutskever, make a list of employees and their key contributions, and fire everyone who didn't immediately make the grade, filings show.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Its capacity to deliver progress and human welfare has been significantly undermined.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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The Estate Reserve 15-Year-Old is aged in French Limousin oak barrels, an unusual choice for rum maturation that imparts greater tannic structure and spice complexity than standard ex-bourbon casks.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The mashbill and maturation of New Riff’s single malt changes with every release (barrels are always filled at 110 proof, however), but these whiskeys have really stood out from the pack, and that remains true with the 2026 edition.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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So, too, has ball progression from their initial build-up phase after last summer’s sale of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid, as well as a lack of patterns of play in the final third.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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By tracking employment outcomes and career progression, institutions can gain clearer insight into their strengths and where gaps remain, creating a more informed path to continuously improve workforce readiness and close the experience gap.—
Michael Hansen,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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The general revealed the full flowering of a military career in the British empire.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Watch for yellow, stippled leaves, especially on flowering or fruiting plants.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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After the case was announced, Kenya’s president canceled multimillion-dollar airport expansion and energy deals with Adani.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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In the West, nation-states produced an astonishing expansion of equality, democracy and material security.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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“Growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growth. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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