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as in tumor
an abnormal mass of tissue
found a growth on the dog's neck under her collar
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as in evolution
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the growth of the gambling industry into an economic mainstay in some locations
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as in development
the process of becoming mature
her reflections and mature behavior certainly demonstrate just how much emotional growth took place last summer
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Recent Examples of growth
Unrivaled's success without her star power would be a strong sign for the overall growth of the sport.
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Everett Cook, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
In response, more consumers have had to move into the state's insurer-of-last-resort, the FAIR plan, which has seen an over 200 percent growth since 2018.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
However, the firm is wisely pushing into alternative strategies, such as infrastructure and private credit, with a series of acquisitions to fuel its next leg of growth.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
And Brady’s continued growth as a play caller has been notable.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Everett Cook, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
In response, more consumers have had to move into the state's insurer-of-last-resort, the FAIR plan, which has seen an over 200 percent growth since 2018.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
However, the firm is wisely pushing into alternative strategies, such as infrastructure and private credit, with a series of acquisitions to fuel its next leg of growth.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
And Brady’s continued growth as a play caller has been notable.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growth
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Jack Hoffman, a beloved Nebraska Cornhuskers superfan, has tragically passed away at 19 years of a diffuse high-grade neuroepithelial tumor.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Medical tests in October confirmed new and more aggressive tumors had developed.CBS News, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Roundup Our Best Stories of 2019 Tweety bird linguistics, tiny purses, Beowulf's monsters, and the evolution of beauty.JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
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This evolution has the potential to dramatically scale cybersecurity operations.Tony Bradley, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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In the new assessment, the two agencies, which officials did not identify, did not find evidence linking any specific episode to technology developed by Russia or another country but based their findings on understandings of foreign weapon development and capability.DAVID KLEPPER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Some children might regress to an earlier stage of development, becoming afraid of going to school and leaving their parents.Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Otherwise, Arkansas is 0-4 against other opponents ranked in Quad 1 of the NCAA’s Net rankings, including a 73-66 loss Wednesday night at home to Ole Miss. Calipari’s squads, composed primarily of one-and-done freshmen for more than a decade at Kentucky, typically improve as a season progresses.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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As the month progresses, the energy continues to shift as Mercury enters Capricorn, urging you to get practical and realistic about your love life.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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The infusion of peat and sugar kelp introduces notes of bonfire smoke, heather, and maritime elements, balanced by the fruitiness from the red wine cask maturation.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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And Murphy’s four-year, $112 million extension last summer already looked amazing before some of the maturation he’s displayed in his offensive game this season.William Guillory, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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But even within this progression of warmer years and ever-intensifying risks to homes, communities and the environment, 2024 stood out in another unwelcome way.Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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However, studies have yet to show any significant benefit in reducing the risk of developing or slowing the progression of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.Sarah Anzlovar, MS, RD, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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The leafless, hollow flowering stems are usually the first thing to emerge from the bulb, followed by the foliage.Janet Carson, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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After flowering has finished, place the plant in a sunny spot and continue to water and feed it like any houseplant.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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With Klick out of the Legislature after losing her March primary, another member will have to take the helm on medical marijuana expansion for proposals to pass this time around.Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
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The arrival in February last year of Maggio as CEO was a first sign of changes at the brand, which pointed to further international expansion and the strengthening of its position as a luxury fashion label.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growth. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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