as in flowering
the process of becoming mature
the ripening of a pumpkin can take a whole season
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as in growing
to become mature
pears ripening on the tree
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Recent Examples of ripening
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
Certain Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Enzymes in fruits and vegetables promote chemical reactions, such as ripening.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Keep them away from any fruits and vegetables that naturally emit ethylene, a gas that speeds up ripening of anything in their orbit.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Dragon fruit does not continue ripening once it is picked.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024
Verb
The 2021 growing season was cooler than average with maturation and ripening less harried than usual.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
Certain Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Enzymes in fruits and vegetables promote chemical reactions, such as ripening.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Keep them away from any fruits and vegetables that naturally emit ethylene, a gas that speeds up ripening of anything in their orbit.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Dragon fruit does not continue ripening once it is picked.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripening
Noun
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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
Verb
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There’s nothing quite as rewarding in gardening as growing a plant from seed.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
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On the positive side, the increase in applications from students of color and the growing diversity of the applicant pool are encouraging signs of progress toward more significant equity in higher education.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 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
Verb
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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
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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
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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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Tie the stems loosely so their bindings don’t constrict plant movement or growth, and add extra ties if needed to make your plants extra secure.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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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.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
26 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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The tome traces the evolution of the Cup, from the initial race off the coast of England in 1851 to the latest 37th defender-versus-challenger contest held in October 2024.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 July 2025
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“Ripening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripening. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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