as in maturation
the process of becoming mature
the maturing of young horses can take several years
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as in growing
to become mature
a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing
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Recent Examples of maturing
Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025
If the debt ceiling is not raised by then, the US, for the first time in its history, could default on its debts, either by missing interest payments or not redeeming maturing bonds.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The notes have a 5-year term, maturing on April 1st, 2030.
—Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
In addition, the EV sector is maturing as other carmakers roll out their own makes and models.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
The problem is that a disproportionate percentage of the debt and carrying the lowest coupons is maturing soon.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
While client-facing applications are maturing, and internal workflows are beginning to see adoption, the leap to core business operations remains the most challenging.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Such are the growing pains of a great community, turning the corner from westward expansion to confront the new reality of maintaining excellence as a maturing community.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
The central bank now will allow just $5 billion in maturing proceeds from Treasurys to roll off each month, down from $25 billion.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
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On the left are children under 5, whose still-maturing immune systems might struggle to fend off the virus.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025
If the debt ceiling is not raised by then, the US, for the first time in its history, could default on its debts, either by missing interest payments or not redeeming maturing bonds.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The notes have a 5-year term, maturing on April 1st, 2030.
—Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
In addition, the EV sector is maturing as other carmakers roll out their own makes and models.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
The problem is that a disproportionate percentage of the debt and carrying the lowest coupons is maturing soon.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
While client-facing applications are maturing, and internal workflows are beginning to see adoption, the leap to core business operations remains the most challenging.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Such are the growing pains of a great community, turning the corner from westward expansion to confront the new reality of maintaining excellence as a maturing community.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
The central bank now will allow just $5 billion in maturing proceeds from Treasurys to roll off each month, down from $25 billion.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturing
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During a succession of poor wet seasons, the females postpone reproductive maturation up to 10 years and may produce a litter only once a decade.—
Stephen S. Hall,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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The platform’s supporters point to upcoming technical improvements and the maturation of the proof-of-stake consensus mechanism as potential catalysts for recovery.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Half of your time removing the snow can be spent fighting with the exponentially growing clump of snow on the shovel.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
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There’s nothing quite as rewarding in gardening as growing a plant from seed.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
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This is similar to what the Aurora City Council approved last month for the Abbey Meadows townhouse development by Lennar Homes, which is next to the proposed Harvest Point subdivision.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
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The city’s investments and partnerships have led to reductions in crime, student improvements in the classroom, and the development of a health clinic set to open this summer, Crain said.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter, with the club later confirming the departure of Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge.—
Stuart James,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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This program, which began in 2022, is designed to rectify historic problems with IDR plans that prevented many borrowers from progressing toward 20- or 25-year loan forgiveness.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Unlike many other areas where peak bloom is waning or has already passed, right now is the heart of Branch’s Brooks flowering season, with this year’s peak running through April 18, according to the Branch Brook Park Alliance.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2025
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Sydney has been waiting for 15 years for a flowering at the Royal Botanic Garden.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2025
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For 2025, the total number of companies for which emissions data was obtained increased from approximately 750 in the previous year to around 900 in the current year, representing a 25% growth.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Creatine is a dietary supplement shown to support muscle growth, boost strength, and improve athletic performance.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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Among Zhang’s expansive portfolio, three standout projects capture his artistic evolution and deeper purpose: Dancing with a Jellyfish, Aesthetics from Africa, and Mirror: Truth or Lie.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Charlotte Flair, a top star in WWE's women's division, appears to be on the cusp of a significant character evolution following her recent high-stakes match at WrestleMania 41.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Maturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturing. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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