as in grows
to become mature
a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing
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Recent Examples of matures
The tech giant on Tuesday issued an extremely rare corporate bond that matures 100 years from now, part of a multibillion-dollar borrowing spree the company is undertaking to fuel its AI ambitions.
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
This is about reassurance, control and the quiet satisfaction of holding something that matures with time.
—Paul Kopec, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
This is about reassurance, control and the quiet satisfaction of holding something that matures with time.
—Paul Kopec, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matures
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Years of building companies have shown him that the journey asks for time that feels scarce, financial commitment that tests confidence, and emotional resilience that grows through experience.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The region’s advantage lies in its dense connectivity as cloud and AI demand grows, Enterprise News reported.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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TxDOT will keep working on the new RM 2871 Longvue Avenue bridge and other improvements tied to the broader rebuild, which means more lane shifts and temporary closures are possible as the project progresses through 2026.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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As the week progresses, a front of Arctic air will trek through the Great Lakes region and into the Northeast and is set to bring snow squalls, high winds and freezing temperatures, forecasters said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Matures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matures. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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