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as in cultivated
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
a dedicated home gardener who grows tomatoes in her small garden every summer
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as in progressed
to become mature
you've grown so much since we last saw each other
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as in became
to eventually have as a state or quality
he will grow angry if we don't answer his question
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Recent Examples of grew
The chain grew rapidly during the 1970s and 1980s under General Mills’ ownership.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
The need for power and water grew more urgent Thursday for hundreds of thousands of residents across the Southeast a week after Helene began a deadly, devastating march as a historic Category 4 hurricane slamming onto Florida's Gulf Coast.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Over time, the brand grew significantly due to its innovative blending techniques, strong branding, and global reach.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
As the league’s visibility grew, so did media attention and sponsorships, especially for white players.
—Susan M. Shaw, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The death toll related directly or indirectly to Helene grew to more than 184, and it was expected the number could rise as search and rescue efforts continued.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Service slowed and wait times grew.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
The need for power and water grew more urgent Thursday for hundreds of thousands of residents across the Southeast a week after Helene began a deadly, devastating march as a historic Category 4 hurricane slamming onto Florida's Gulf Coast.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Over time, the brand grew significantly due to its innovative blending techniques, strong branding, and global reach.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
As the league’s visibility grew, so did media attention and sponsorships, especially for white players.
—Susan M. Shaw, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The death toll related directly or indirectly to Helene grew to more than 184, and it was expected the number could rise as search and rescue efforts continued.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Service slowed and wait times grew.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grew
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However, the species favors the Tree of Heaven and wild and cultivated grapes.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
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Rather than viewing life-work balance as an unattainable ideal, TCM reframes it as a dynamic process—one that can be cultivated through mindful attention to the body’s rhythms and natural cycles.Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The episode then progressed into a high-octant pursuit of Martel’s killer.Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
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Note the dramatic rise since last week, capped by today’s higher high which then got sold as the session progressed.John Navin, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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More than 70 years ago, Antioch became the first community in California, joined by cities served by San Francisco’s Public Utilities Commission, to add fluoride to its public water supply, according to a history of the state’s fluoridation by UCSF emeritus professor of oral biology Ernest Newbrun.Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Of the other six, one became a federal informant, while five others either pleaded guilty to murder or were convicted at trial.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Including the deluxe re-release, that era of her career produced a trio of Hot 100 leaders, as well as another two top 10s, which was a massive accumulation at the time.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Not long ago, the killing of humanitarian workers produced outraged headlines.Angelina Jolie, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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The team developed custom hook-like paws and used reinforcement learning with simulation to teach ANYMal to climb ladders, enhancing its climbing skills through a teacher-student training approach.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Hezbollah developed a powerful if opaque network of social support organizations and even a microfinance lender, finding ways to ensure its supporters retained some financial stability even as the entire Lebanese economy around them collapsed in 2019.Ruth Michaelson / Beirut, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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Musk, who is the CEO of Space X and Tesla, has benefitted from billions of dollars worth of federal contracts, including from NASA, the military and other US government agencies, and the announcement raised immediate concerns about potential conflicts of interest.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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All proceeds raised go toward the buying and shipping of books.Erik Pedersen, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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There was a 5-6% increase in marijuana use initiation among adolescents and young adults aged 12-20.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The suspects are men aged between 18 and 37, all of them Dutch residents, police said.Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Sandro went small, launching the mini-version of its Tangoso hobo in new colors and a canvas version too, and added cute styling for footwear with boat shoes pre-flipped down at the back for a slip-on feel.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
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Silicon Valley walked in like in the way Elon Musk walked into Twitter and went, ‘How many people work here?Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Grew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grew. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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