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
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
Once the flush of fruit has ripened in mid-to-late summer, there will be no more, and the plants are done for the year.
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Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
Green peppers are the least ripe, while red peppers are fully ripened.
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Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
10 June 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.
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Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Once the fruit has ripened, keep it in the refrigerator and enjoy it within two days.
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Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
Stone fruits like peaches, nectarines, and plums bruise easily, along with berries, tomatoes, avocados, and pears—especially when they're fully ripened.
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Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
So, to be involved with something that really ripened on the vine is so exciting.
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Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
Store in a warm spot in your kitchen for about one month until fully ripened.
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Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
Some olive varieties are commonly sold green, including Castelvetrano, Picholine, Lucques, and Gordal olives, while Kalamata, Niçoise, and Gaeta olives are typically sold fully ripened.
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Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
Once the flush of fruit has ripened in mid-to-late summer, there will be no more, and the plants are done for the year.
—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
Green peppers are the least ripe, while red peppers are fully ripened.
—
Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
10 June 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,
1 June 2026
Once the fruit has ripened, keep it in the refrigerator and enjoy it within two days.
—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
Stone fruits like peaches, nectarines, and plums bruise easily, along with berries, tomatoes, avocados, and pears—especially when they're fully ripened.
—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
So, to be involved with something that really ripened on the vine is so exciting.
—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
Store in a warm spot in your kitchen for about one month until fully ripened.
—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripened
Adjective
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Not only is Earth's closest celestial neighbor a pristine time capsule ripe for study – preserved almost unaltered throughout the course of billions of years – but the moon is viewed as a stepping stone for human exploration deeper into the cosmos.
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Alongside ripe avocados, fresh tomatoes, and spices, this dip is topped with queso blanco and pomegranate seeds.
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Instead, her popularity grew steadily before exploding during her breakthrough run to the Miami Open semifinals as a wild card last spring.
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More than 120 campers and rafters were evacuated from a stretch of the Colorado River over the weekend of June 27 as one of more than a dozen large wildfires grew rapidly in the West.
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Think of this as the matured version of the Kool-Aid dip-dye technique.
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As the evening progressed, however, the noise died down, and the makeshift set at the base of the Statue of Liberty sprung into action, securing a performance without distractions.
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Long story short, the goal was ruled out for offside and the Seleção progressed through to the Round of 16.
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That mature approach was built during Conwell’s four-year college career.
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Their relationship feels more mature, a bit deeper, and real.
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One has aged well, whereas the other looks like its breakfast consists of a pack of cigarettes with Cheerios swimming in a bowl of Jack Daniel’s.
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Armani passed away on September 4, aged 91, due to liver failure.
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Sandler and Kelce developed a friendship after the Chiefs tight end appeared in Happy Gilmore 2.
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The tool, developed by independent AI engineer Luke Geel, analyzes past results and players’ activity—from posture to blink rate—spotting connections that might be imperceptible to the average viewer but visible to top pros.
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“Ripened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripened. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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