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as in to cultivate
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 to develop
to become mature
you've grown so much since we last saw each other
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Recent Examples of grow
Whether your child is looking to invest in sustainability or clothing items from yesteryear, brands are answering the call with products that cater to a growing desire for selfhood and identity.
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Kristin Braswell, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
Now, growing frictions and uncertainties between some countries and the US under Trump will loom over the gathering – a reality sure to be referenced prominently if indirectly in remarks by Xi to his guests in the days ahead.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Yet Washington's strategy grew increasingly interventionist over the ages, with the U.S. aiding governments and rebels against communist movements across Latin America during the Cold War.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Here’s what else to know about the growing force on the ground in Washington.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
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Kristin Braswell, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
Now, growing frictions and uncertainties between some countries and the US under Trump will loom over the gathering – a reality sure to be referenced prominently if indirectly in remarks by Xi to his guests in the days ahead.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Yet Washington's strategy grew increasingly interventionist over the ages, with the U.S. aiding governments and rebels against communist movements across Latin America during the Cold War.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Here’s what else to know about the growing force on the ground in Washington.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grow
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Shapiro, who has cultivated a reputation as a centrist, has an uneven record as well.—
Taylor Millard,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
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Touchstone moments like that—intensely personal, and enduring—are exactly the kind Delta is trying to cultivate.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Over the last decade or so, there's been more research into hyperpigmentation — which can show up as dark spots or patches — and melasma, a condition where brown or bluish-gray patches develop on the skin.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
23 Aug. 2025
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And rightly so: Under current city regulations, the property is slated to be the last new hotel developed within the historic center.—
Siobhan Reid,
Vogue,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Packers have made the playoffs in each of the past two seasons and five times since Matt LaFleur became the coach in 2019.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
29 Aug. 2025
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Every time a criminal case is finalized, records become releasable under Idaho’s Public Records Act, with a few exceptions.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Aug. 2025
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The average number of days employees are required to be in the office rose 12% over the past year, but office attendance showed an increase of just 1% to 3%, according to Brian Elliott, CEO of Work Forward and publisher of the Flex Index, which produced the report.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Ford will stop producing the Escape and Corsair SUVs at the end of 2025, but anticipates having enough inventory to last through 2026.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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People are waking up to that fact, and as generations progress, less and less drinking is happening.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Aug. 2025
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As a loyal follower of Kavalier and the lead technician for the company, Arthur begins to take notice the inhumane treatment of the hybrids as the episode progresses, posing the question: Are the hybrid bodies being used for scientific purposes?—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
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Tommy Fleetwood finally got the job done and won his first PGA Tour event.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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The person who brought in the phone also told police about a DoorDash purchase of rubber gloves and garbage bags and a search history on the phone, such as how to get from Flint to Ohio, Bagiano testified.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Interstate 65 between downtown Louisville and I-264 is scheduled to close for a $150 million project to replace three aging bridges.—
Ray Padilla,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Crowley said creative solutions are needed to ensure Milwaukee County’s aging population has vibrant and accessible spaces.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Primrose ended up in the shelter after her previous owner went into assisted living.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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George Springer helped lead Toronto’s offense, going 3 for 6 with a solo homer, a double and an RBI single.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Grow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grow. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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