as in ripe
fully grown or developed
a fully ripened musical talent
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as in grew
to become mature
pears ripening on the tree
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Recent Examples of ripened
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Richard Crowe, who gardens in Beaumont, has a pomegranate tree that has recently ripened 400 fruit.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
If a banana has ripened and become mushy, don't stress!
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
Indulge in the iconic food and drink Believed to have been enjoyed since the early days of Wimbledon in the late 1800s, strawberries and cream has become synonymous with the British tournament, originally introduced because the fruit ripened in the summer months, perfectly timed to the Grand Slam.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2025
In the nose is pineapple and sun-ripened mango.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
These delicate fruits are picked before they're fully ripened, which means that the right storage methods are key to coax the best flavor and quality out of them.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Richard Crowe, who gardens in Beaumont, has a pomegranate tree that has recently ripened 400 fruit.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
If a banana has ripened and become mushy, don't stress!
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
Indulge in the iconic food and drink Believed to have been enjoyed since the early days of Wimbledon in the late 1800s, strawberries and cream has become synonymous with the British tournament, originally introduced because the fruit ripened in the summer months, perfectly timed to the Grand Slam.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2025
In the nose is pineapple and sun-ripened mango.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripened
Adjective
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This Apple deal is ripe for the picking!—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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What other surprises de Sitter holds are yet to be seen, but the landscape seems to be ripe for insights, Loparco said.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Boston’s lead grew to as large as 21 in the final minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Hornets opened the third quarter on a 7-2 run to push the lead back to 18, and the separation only grew.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Think of this as the matured version of the Kool-Aid dip-dye technique.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Jerkins’ family operation included his cousin, Robert Smith, known as Big Bert, with whom Brandy began a clandestine relationship as the recording progressed.—
Jackson Howard,
Pitchfork,
29 Mar. 2026
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By now, the space was packed, and conversation progressed at shouting volumes.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Analysts partially credit the stability to a mature domestic biofuels industry that allows the country to withstand geopolitical shocks with minimal risk of fuel shortages.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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While much in Pacific Beach is geared toward the college age and young adult population, one resident wants to provide more for its mature residents.—
Sierra Knoch,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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There's a new $6,000 deduction specifically for seniors Eligible taxpayers aged 65 and older can claim a new $6,000 deduction per person for 2025 — or $12,000 for a married couple filing jointly where both spouses qualify.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The exhibit, set to open April 1, 2027, would feature three unicorns aged 2, 5 and 1,482 years old.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Others said the absence of structured computer classes has left students without a foundation that earlier generations developed through formal instruction.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The upgraded Type-12 land-to-ship missiles, developed and produced by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, became operational at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto prefecture.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Ripened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripened. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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