1
as in tumor
an abnormal mass of tissue
found a growth on the dog's neck under her collar
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2
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
Once contained to local disputes resolved between communities, the violence has exploded into mass killings fueled by population growth, the climate crisis, and the collapse of traditional peacemaking.
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Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 26 July 2025
That’s especially serious because DeSantis is encouraging President Trump to conduct a mid-decade census that might award Florida more seats in the House due to population growth.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
In contrast, the Cincinnati area is aging more quickly and struggling to draw in younger workers — a trend that, according to the chamber's report, could hinder the region’s ability to compete with other metros in business growth, infrastructure development, and innovation.
—Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 25 July 2025
When managed constructively, conflict can become a mechanism for growth, understanding and secure attachment.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 26 July 2025
That’s especially serious because DeSantis is encouraging President Trump to conduct a mid-decade census that might award Florida more seats in the House due to population growth.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
In contrast, the Cincinnati area is aging more quickly and struggling to draw in younger workers — a trend that, according to the chamber's report, could hinder the region’s ability to compete with other metros in business growth, infrastructure development, and innovation.
—Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 25 July 2025
When managed constructively, conflict can become a mechanism for growth, understanding and secure attachment.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growth
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As the sugar circulates throughout the body, it is absorbed by cancer cells and shows tumors invisible on standard X-rays.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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After having a tumor roughly the size of a small basketball on her right ovary removed before the diagnosis, doctors then removed a smaller one on her left ovary three months later, the hospital said.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Her interests extend to topics such as human evolution, psychology, and quirky animal stories.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
18 July 2025
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Now, with the evolution of secure software development solutions in the market, the tradeoff is no longer relevant, and embedding security into software development should no longer be an afterthought.—
Madhuri Sesha Sarma,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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In true Georgia fashion, this development is insane.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
23 July 2025
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A couple of other candidates for hormonally acting daily male contraceptive pills are in early development.—
Hannah Seo,
Scientific American,
22 July 2025
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Barcelona are open to a mutual termination of his contract, but there has been no progress in those discussions.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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And on that front, Ortega says that the government does not seem to be moving in the direction of progress.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
22 July 2025
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The primary challenge is the climate's impact on maturation.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Just as her last three albums generally marked moments of emotional and mental maturation for Zillennials and early Gen Z, so too does Virgin in its gender-expansive exploration of mid-20s reinvention and self-discovery.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
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But there has to be some level of progression without diluting the iconic-ness of Wednesday.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
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But more so just to get that first one done, so that the progression can carry on, that’s the most exciting thing.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Grow sweet peas in full sun with rich, well-draining soil and deadhead often to promote continuous flowering.—
Lauren Dunec Hoang,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 July 2025
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For optimum flowering, all geraniums should receive at least 6 hours of direct sun each day.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Other communities receiving grants include Bristol for the 10.69 acres Hoppers-Birge Pond Nature Preserve expansion on Perkins Street.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
22 July 2025
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The South Korean battery maker, the largest in the country, completed expansion of its Holland, Michigan, facility last month after investing over $1.4 billion to manufacture batteries for storage systems.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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“Growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growth. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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