as in flowering
the process of becoming mature
the ripening of a pumpkin can take a whole season
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as in growing
to become mature
pears ripening on the tree
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Recent Examples of ripening
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
Certain Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Enzymes in fruits and vegetables promote chemical reactions, such as ripening.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Keep them away from any fruits and vegetables that naturally emit ethylene, a gas that speeds up ripening of anything in their orbit.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Dragon fruit does not continue ripening once it is picked.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024
Verb
The 2021 growing season was cooler than average with maturation and ripening less harried than usual.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
Certain Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Enzymes in fruits and vegetables promote chemical reactions, such as ripening.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Keep them away from any fruits and vegetables that naturally emit ethylene, a gas that speeds up ripening of anything in their orbit.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Dragon fruit does not continue ripening once it is picked.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripening
Noun
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Find out the preferred flower colors and shapes to include in your garden, plus, get tips on helping these tiny birds feel at home in your yard and a list of their favorite flowering plants.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2025
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Opt for loropetalum to bring color and texture to your garden early in the spring when other flowering shrubs haven’t yet begun their show.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
10 June 2025
Verb
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On the positive side, the increase in applications from students of color and the growing diversity of the applicant pool are encouraging signs of progress toward more significant equity in higher education.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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On the other hand, the growing demand for aid could strain already tight budgets, particularly for smaller colleges with limited endowments.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Part of that maturation is figuring out how to negotiate the natural ebb and flow of the game.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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In turn, Rodriguez is a step or two in experience and in maturation behind Baeza, but closing fast.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Verb
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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
Noun
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His first visit to a specialist to address the development kicked off a testing process that lasted nine months.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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Mariani’s new film, Cyclone, is an example of how similar developments are taking hold elsewhere, too.—
Mathew Scott,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2025
Noun
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These two groups of turfgrass have significantly different periods of active growth.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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But Williams will have to put in the time to make gradual, significant growth.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Noun
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The evolution of Flow mirrored the tone of the show itself: confident, capable, and finally ready for primetime.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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And, in this administration, those debates can lead to dramatic announcements and rapid changes, as evidenced by the rapid evolution of his trade war policies in April.—
Joel Gehrke,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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“Ripening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripening. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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