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as in cultivated
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
a dedicated home gardener who grows tomatoes in her small garden every summer
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as in progressed
to become mature
you've grown so much since we last saw each other
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as in became
to eventually have as a state or quality
he will grow angry if we don't answer his question
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Recent Examples of grew
The number of job listings for musical therapists in Australia, for example, grew nearly fourfold in the five years between 2018 and 2022.
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Aliza Knox, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Nationally and around the Big Ten, social media grew agitated at Raiola for his attempts to emulate Patrick Mahomes.
—Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
But a year later, things grew ugly again.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
For an experimental project that eschewed commercialism and grew in the studio, American’s backing proved pivotal, because the label provided the time and money to make whatever music Deconstruction wanted to make, which wasn’t a privilege most bands got.
—Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
But the social media frenzy that grew around the film’s release ultimately focused on Lively and on criticism of her.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
The company’s fee revenue grew by a robust 18%.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
And with that seismic revelation, at the age of 53, his heart grew 3X larger.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
The company grew its stock price 7x this year to over $70 as of writing.
—Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Aliza Knox, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Nationally and around the Big Ten, social media grew agitated at Raiola for his attempts to emulate Patrick Mahomes.
—Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
But a year later, things grew ugly again.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
For an experimental project that eschewed commercialism and grew in the studio, American’s backing proved pivotal, because the label provided the time and money to make whatever music Deconstruction wanted to make, which wasn’t a privilege most bands got.
—Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
But the social media frenzy that grew around the film’s release ultimately focused on Lively and on criticism of her.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
The company’s fee revenue grew by a robust 18%.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
And with that seismic revelation, at the age of 53, his heart grew 3X larger.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
The company grew its stock price 7x this year to over $70 as of writing.
—Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grew
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For wine lovers seeking a casual, modern experience, Portland has cultivated a vibrant urban wine scene that offers an exciting alternative to California’s more traditional tasting rooms.Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Trust Of The Heart Affective trust is the trust of the heart, cultivated when leaders authentically connect on an emotional level and demonstrate genuine empathy.Ricky Muddimer, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Allen — who has steadily received more playing time as the season has progressed based on his defense but has also shown flashes offensively and has displayed solid free-throw shooting — played the best of the bunch, scoring nine points in 22 minutes of play and grabbing five rebounds.Grant Salsman, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
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Supermodel Heidi Klum, who progressed into a mainstay judge of American’s Got Talent on NBC, is returning to her roots in the reality/competition space.Marc Berman, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Berta, a 53-year-old Italian who previously worked at Genoa and Parma, has been instrumental in shaping Atletico’s squad over the last decade — he was appointed technical director in 2013 and became sporting director in 2017.Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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There was one in 1960 when the toy first became a modern fad, another in 1987, and a smattering of more recent papers since 2008 as the Hula-Hoop's popularity has risen again as a form of exercise of performance art.Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
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Continuing the course for Orlando (21-15) includes the type of showing da Silva produced against the Raptors.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
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The record is produced by Bad Bunny’s frequent collaborators, La Paciencia, MAG and Tainy, along with Big Jay and Saox.Thania Garcia, Variety, 5 Jan. 2025
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The fabric was developed with chemical company Archroma.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
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The team developed South Korea’s first two-legged walking robot, called Hubo, in 2005.John Kang, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Rodgers’ 43-yard pass to Lazard helped set up his four-yard touchdown pass to Adams, which raised the Jets lead to 25-13.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Packers defensive lineman Karl Brooks pushed his way forward through the Bears line, leaped with his hand raised and blocked Santos’ kick.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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Whether domestic and imported, it may only be sold if it’s aged at least 60 days.Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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In 2018, adults aged 27 to 45 became eligible for the shot, previously only available to people ages 9 and 26.Maggie O'Neill, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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Someone won a $68 million jackpot in New York on Christmas Eve in 2002, but that prize went unclaimed.Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Netflix's livestreams haven't always been smooth sailing The streaming giant has had its fair share of livestreaming experiences that went well, including the live roast of legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Grew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grew. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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