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as in tumor
an abnormal mass of tissue
found a growth on the dog's neck under her collar
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as in evolution
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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as in development
the process of becoming mature
her reflections and mature behavior certainly demonstrate just how much emotional growth took place last summer
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Recent Examples of growth
Season 14 Erika is lighter, focusing on her personal growth and independence, and serving as a (mostly) neutral mediator between the warring forces of Kyle Richards and Dorit Kemsley.
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
This division between true crime fan factions may also reflect something of the exponential growth of the true crime community, which had long been a grassroots movement until Serial exploded on the podcasting scene in 2014.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 4 Mar. 2025
Friday’s jobs report is expected to show growth continues to stagnate.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
This visit is not comparable to removing benign skin growths.
—Ezekiel J. Emanuel, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2025
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
This division between true crime fan factions may also reflect something of the exponential growth of the true crime community, which had long been a grassroots movement until Serial exploded on the podcasting scene in 2014.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 4 Mar. 2025
Friday’s jobs report is expected to show growth continues to stagnate.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
This visit is not comparable to removing benign skin growths.
—Ezekiel J. Emanuel, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growth
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The increase was found in certain types of cancer including leukemias, lymphomas, brain tumors, hepatic tumors, and gonadal germ cell tumors, according to the study.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2025
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This is an alternative treatment option for depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD and other mental health conditions, along with migraines, brain tumors, epilepsy and chronic pain.—
Mari Pressley,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2025
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Here’s how the startup mindset can guide the creation and evolution of a modern family office.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The evolution of Baltimore’s version of the NPIC toward more non-traditional service providers brought its own set of challenges.—
David Plymyer,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Mar. 2025
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What's next: Neighborhoods such as NoDa are also experiencing parking shortages due to development and a surge of popular businesses opening in recent years.—
Alexandria Sands,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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The only way Acuña is going to excel and finish his development is by getting consistent playing time at the major league level.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ars reported on the progress of Astroscale's ADRAS-J mission last August, soon after the spacecraft flew as close as 50 meters (164 feet) from the H-IIA rocket.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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After agreeing last year to be taken private again by its majority owner, Silver Lake, Endeavor’s balance sheet is a work in progress.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
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Master of maturation Andrea Wilson adds her own tasting notes, describing baking spice, dark fruit, toffee, fragrant citrus, and floral notes on the palate, followed by a round, complex finish.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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Looking back, Bosa sees this as part of his maturation process.—
Daniel Popper,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Prolonged, elevated cortisol levels or chronic stress can disrupt these processes, leading to inflammation, chronic pain, depression, and even the progression of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.2 Cortisol levels are meant to slowly decline throughout the day.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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Two consecutive winning seasons that include a 2023 World Series appearance and the progression of several key prospects have brought the Diamondbacks to a point where continued success is expected.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Evening Standard never filled that role, even at its best, and the paper’s near-demise has led to a flowering of new projects that report on and imagine the city.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2025
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Sunlight For the best flowering and leaf color (which can be nearly as dazzling as the blooms), the shrub needs full sun for at least six hours a day.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2025
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Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump is calling for the expansion of crisis intervention programs as new data shows police killings hit a record high in 2024 — despite a national decline in violent crime.—
Delano Massey,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Mining and refining minerals is highly energy-intensive, meaning that any expansion of production will require massive investments in rebuilding power infrastructure.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growth. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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