as in booming
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as in cultivating
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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2
as in progressing
to become mature
you've grown so much since we last saw each other
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as in becoming
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 growing
Bryan Walsh, Vox, 23 July 2024
Parents like me know the immense and growing need for job training and meaningful employment opportunities for our children.
—Jason Eichenholz, Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2024
Trefis Team, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
This disconnect raises questions about the fairness and effectiveness of current executive compensation models, particularly in light of the growing wage gap between CEOs and average workers.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The debate kind of crystallized what had been a big and growing problem, which was doubts about his fitness to serve another four years.
—Bryan Walsh, Vox, 23 July 2024
Parents like me know the immense and growing need for job training and meaningful employment opportunities for our children.
—Jason Eichenholz, Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2024
Verb
There is a lot to cheer about going into 2025 - a favorable government stance, growing institutional interest, and of course the momentum (read Buy, Sell, Or Hold Bitcoin).
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
This disconnect raises questions about the fairness and effectiveness of current executive compensation models, particularly in light of the growing wage gap between CEOs and average workers.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growing
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Trump’s tariffs could reshape one of retail’s most booming sectors: fast fashion Hefty taxes on imports from the U.S.’ biggest trading partners have been averted at least temporarily by Mexico and Canada, but not China, which had an additional 10% tariff imposed on its goods this week.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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The Harris Country community is known as one of the most developed, booming suburbs in Texas, according to Keller Williams Realty.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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Navigating the post-holiday period requires a delicate balance of acknowledging the emotional challenges while simultaneously cultivating a positive, proactive mindset that transforms potential workplace anxiety into an opportunity for personal and professional growth.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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In any event, this is a green light to start cultivating your seeds of intention and manifesting toward a bigger vision.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 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
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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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Could Carson Wentz still lead them to a victory in Denver, becoming a hero for teams chasing the Broncos?—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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The bald eagle, with its history as the symbol of the nation going back over 200 years, made a roaring comeback from near extinction to becoming America's official bird this week.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
27 Dec. 2024
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Tinnitus is when someone hears ringing in the ears—or a buzzing or roaring sound.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
20 Oct. 2024
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On her first day of filming, Ronan was thrown into a lively quickstep number in a roaring dance hall.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2024
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That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.—
Jaclyn Trop,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, a powerful storm system in the Pacific Ocean is producing extreme waves that are only seen every few years on the West Coast.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Overall, people who had one drink a day had a 40% higher risk of developing any of seven types of cancer—mouth, throat, voice box, esophagus, breast, liver, and colorectal—compared to those who didn’t drink at all.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
4 Jan. 2025
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His Advisory points to studies that have found a clear link between alcohol consumption and a higher risk of developing seven types of cancers including breast cancer.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
4 Jan. 2025
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The pardons clear the way for potentially hundreds of his supporters to be released from prison in coming days, some of whom were sentenced to years in prison for violently attacking law enforcement that day.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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In the next coming years, Metro Transit also is upgrading its fare collection equipment systemwide for the first time in 20 years which will allow riders to purchase fares by tapping their mobile phones or credit cards.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
15 Nov. 2024
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“Growing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growing. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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