as in to grow
to become mature
pears ripening on the tree
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Recent Examples of ripen
Spring brings a lush wisteria canopy, summer ripens the citrus groves and autumn drapes the courtyard in gold.
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Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
While this gentle method helps preserve the texture and flavor of the avocado, make sure to rotate them occasionally to keep them from ripening unevenly.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
The method ensures uniform fruit size, taste and ripening time, essential for a global export market that demands consistency.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
And there are many things to be enthusiastic about, like the way cabbage grows so beautifully or the ripening fullness of tomatillos destined to become salsa.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
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Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
While this gentle method helps preserve the texture and flavor of the avocado, make sure to rotate them occasionally to keep them from ripening unevenly.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
The method ensures uniform fruit size, taste and ripening time, essential for a global export market that demands consistency.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
And there are many things to be enthusiastic about, like the way cabbage grows so beautifully or the ripening fullness of tomatillos destined to become salsa.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripen
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In the decades since, PEOPLE has grown to become the iconic brand it is known as today — expanding from a newsstand-only publication to now include digital news coverage and social media coverage, as well as a new app, among other ventures.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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The industry continued to grow until 2020, when a combination of weather and economic conditions dealt setbacks to farmers and processors alike.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Whether Arsenal’s interest progresses will be determined by their key decision-makers.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Some neurological issue that will progress quickly.—
Greta Morgan
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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“Ripen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripen. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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