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growing

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verb

present participle of grow

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of growing
Adjective
Workers in the sandwich generation make up a critical—and growing—portion of the mid-career talent pool. Michelle Travis, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 But renewables alone cannot meet the enormous and growing need for energy across Africa. Mo Ibrahim, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2022
Verb
Half of your time removing the snow can be spent fighting with the exponentially growing clump of snow on the shovel. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025 There’s nothing quite as rewarding in gardening as growing a plant from seed. Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for growing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for growing
Adjective
  • The 21st century brought booming sales and a contentious years-long unionization effort.
    Ethan Wolin, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
  • Wall Street investment banks remain optimistic toward Broadcom, expecting the booming artificial intelligence business to work in tandem with a recovery in Broadcom’s non-AI semiconductor business.
    Pia Singh, CNBC, 5 June 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • The senior forward has played at Boise State since 2021, becoming a starter seven games into his freshman campaign.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Ahead of his next Olympic run in 1988, Lewis took to the track wearing a yellow and blue bodysuit at the 1985 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, becoming the first runner to sport a bodysuit in competition.
    Justine Fisher, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Even some famous non-country artists will be making their Stagecoach debut like Lana Del Rey, T-Pain (who had a roaring Coachella set the weeks before), and the Backstreet Boys.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Tinnitus is when someone hears ringing in the ears—or a buzzing or roaring sound.
    Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • In some cases, the male may effectively become an attached sperm-producing organ.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Verb
  • The charges stem from their role in developing Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer accused of helping launder funds tied to North Korean cybercrime.
    Andrea Tinianow, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • To fund these upgrades, the city proposes developing thousands of market-rate apartments.
    Andrew Genn, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Five more such ships are scheduled to arrive there in coming days.
    Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 9 May 2025
  • Even if temperatures dip slightly below that level in coming years, the trajectory is clear, and so are the consequences.
    Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025

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“Growing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growing. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

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