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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
Prioritizing human skills in the age of AI As AI capabilities grow, businesses will need to invest in developing soft skills among their teams.
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Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
However, most of the artichokes sold in the United States are grown in California.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
There have been two straight years of enrollment gains, driven in part by an influx of students coming from Southern Illinois and again from Cook County, as well as by growing online programs.
—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 27 Mar. 2025
Their empire is only bound to grow, thanks to their reality television series Paul American, out March 2025, giving viewers an inside look at their lives and businesses.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025
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Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
However, most of the artichokes sold in the United States are grown in California.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
There have been two straight years of enrollment gains, driven in part by an influx of students coming from Southern Illinois and again from Cook County, as well as by growing online programs.
—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 27 Mar. 2025
Their empire is only bound to grow, thanks to their reality television series Paul American, out March 2025, giving viewers an inside look at their lives and businesses.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grow
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Ultimately, Severance champions the idea that merging professional roles with personal identity is key to cultivating authentic leadership.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Bezos has also been careful to cultivate social and financial ties with his family.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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The series developed after the Finnish, German and Italian co-producers met around a year ago.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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Those inside the Reclamation agency, long accustomed to transitions in the White House, anticipated having the staffing necessary to fulfill the president’s promise to develop that water supply.—
Tom Philp,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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During the Soweto Uprising, one photo became symbolic of resistance against apartheid.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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It was designed by HOK Sports, which became Populous after a buyout.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Those attempts, in turn, produced more points than their opponents.—
Brendan Quinn,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Isar's Spectrum also isn't reusable, but European officials hope competition from new startups will produce fresh launch options, and perhaps stimulate an inspired response from Europe's entrenched launch companies.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
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The younger Reza grew increasingly involved in the family business as Alexandre’s illness progressed and took it over in 2020, moving operations to New York City.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
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As the film progresses and the soundproof, indestructible walls of the vehicle close in tighter, the look and feel of the film intensifies and continues to build as Hopkins’ William becomes increasingly psychotic, using the programmed vehicle to, basically, torture its captive.—
Rosemary Rossi,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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Lucy Dacus has been getting deep in touch with her emotions in anticipation of her fourth studio album, Forever Is a Feeling, out March 28.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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Join us at Billboard Women in Music 2025 — get your tickets here.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 2025
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The aging brick schoolhouse on Draher Street is now an adult education center that still bears the grade school’s name.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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In June 2024, the club’s physiotherapist, Paul Butler, passed away suddenly aged 37.—
Colin Millar,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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That game was just the start of an epic back-and-forth that’s seen the coaches meet in two Final Fours — and win one apiece; go head-to-head in the NBA and Conference USA; and later share a state when Pitino led Louisville and Calipari helmed Kentucky.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Foscolo went 3-for-4 with 2 runs and an RBI for Hagerty (14-2), while Stephen Chucka had a triple, double and RBI and Brandon Levy and Nathaniel Rhodes each added doubles and an RBI.—
Steve Gorches,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Grow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grow. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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