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as in tumors
an abnormal mass of tissue
found a growth on the dog's neck under her collar
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as in evolutions
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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Recent Examples of growths
Short-term complications can include infections, scar formation and development of non-cancerous tumor-like growths on a nerve.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
The procedure allows doctors to identify and remove any polyps, which are the growths that can turn into cancer.
—Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
On a recent visit, native flowers were prominent along the shaded pathway, as were numerous growths of poison oak.
—Don Sproul, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Screening a large blood nutrient library – the range of nutrients measured in blood tests – the researchers found that zeaxanthin stabilizes and strengthens the formation of T-cell receptor (TCR) structures on CD8+ T cells when the immune cells encounter cancer growths.
—New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
Respiratory papillomas are wart-like growths on the vocal cords and trachea.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The hornlike growths on the rabbits are wart-like tumors caused by the Shope papillomavirus, according to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Like the rabbits with tentacle-like growths that also went viral online recently, these squirrels are likely suffering from a kind of virus.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
While there is no cure for ovarian endometriomas, management includes monitoring growths, surgically removing larger ones, and taking medications to regulate hormones that may impact symptoms, according to experts.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
The procedure allows doctors to identify and remove any polyps, which are the growths that can turn into cancer.
—Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
On a recent visit, native flowers were prominent along the shaded pathway, as were numerous growths of poison oak.
—Don Sproul, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Screening a large blood nutrient library – the range of nutrients measured in blood tests – the researchers found that zeaxanthin stabilizes and strengthens the formation of T-cell receptor (TCR) structures on CD8+ T cells when the immune cells encounter cancer growths.
—New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
Respiratory papillomas are wart-like growths on the vocal cords and trachea.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The hornlike growths on the rabbits are wart-like tumors caused by the Shope papillomavirus, according to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Like the rabbits with tentacle-like growths that also went viral online recently, these squirrels are likely suffering from a kind of virus.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
While there is no cure for ovarian endometriomas, management includes monitoring growths, surgically removing larger ones, and taking medications to regulate hormones that may impact symptoms, according to experts.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for growths
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In an era when artificial intelligence can read X-rays, detect tumors, and recommend treatments, that question is no longer hypothetical.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Others have reported an increased risk of pancreatitis, muscle loss and thyroid tumors.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The guns are fun evolutions of what’s come before.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Sky Rover rooftop tent (RTT) clearly shares some DNA with the top floor of the Safari cruisin' Wingman but also brings a few changes, evolutions and additions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
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Lush lumps of rock crab arrived in a flying saucer made of ice and covered with kohlrabi shaved thin as a layer of frost.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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These lengthening formulas prioritize coating each lash sleekly, with no bumps or lumps of product.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
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There were major developments this week in the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Sep. 2025
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The island already has a winning blend of natural beauty, community and adventure, but now a cruise terminal, airport expansions and larger resort developments are on the way.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Of course as their cross-country road trip progresses and Felice racks up first-round-loss after first-round-loss, Gatti’s louche lifestyle is revealed to have a darker, more depressive aspect.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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As your career progresses and your needs change, some relationships may naturally fade while new ones emerge.—
Sherry Martin,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The offense must not only find ways to step up, but Tagovailoa must be able to work through his progressions, especially after Xavien Howard's recent comments after Week 1.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Allen consistently had time to scan the field and go through his progressions.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Growths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growths. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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