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as in tumor
an abnormal mass of tissue
found a growth on the dog's neck under her collar
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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
Economic experts have predicted that such policies would hinder economic growth, increase inflation, harm the working class, balloon the deficit, and likely ignite a new trade war.
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Ajay K. Mehrotra / Made By History, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
The performance of YouTube helped its corporate parent, Alphabet, post total revenue growth of 15%, in the quarter to reach $88.3 billion.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
That economic strength is reflected in headline macroeconomic statistics, which remain strong with 3% real GDP growth, falling inflation with CPI at ~2%, and real incomes outpacing inflation with a steady growth rate of 5.1%.
—Steven Tian, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
She will also be featured across the company’s social media and other digital platforms as the brand looks to take advantage of the growth of women’s sports.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Ajay K. Mehrotra / Made By History, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
The performance of YouTube helped its corporate parent, Alphabet, post total revenue growth of 15%, in the quarter to reach $88.3 billion.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
That economic strength is reflected in headline macroeconomic statistics, which remain strong with 3% real GDP growth, falling inflation with CPI at ~2%, and real incomes outpacing inflation with a steady growth rate of 5.1%.
—Steven Tian, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
She will also be featured across the company’s social media and other digital platforms as the brand looks to take advantage of the growth of women’s sports.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growth
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Mustang Bio's pipeline focuses on CAR T therapies for hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, with ongoing collaborations with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and City of Hope.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Stopping oral contraceptives can sometimes shrink or heal the tumor.Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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To him, bringing that artifice into focus illuminates how the evolution of belief systems across history have come to obfuscate an ancient truth: that beneath it all, the one true religion is control.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Experts say the rapid evolution of AI and a lack of regulation is cause for concern.Abby Wilson, theweek, 8 Nov. 2024
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The Avs invited him to their summer development camp, which may be a precursor to what comes next for Davis after this season.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Among advances that were supported by NIH money are a medication for opioid addiction, a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer, many new cancer drugs and the speedy development of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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Cal Fire and the U.S. Forest Service have made some progress with thinning and prescribed burns in forests, but much more needs to be done after decades of fire suppression has allowed too much dead wood and brush to build up, especially with climate change increasing temperatures, Stephens said.Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Firefighters have made great progress since then, Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner said Monday.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Image: Disney If nothing else, the change points to a maturation of Disney Plus, which started out with a relatively scant library that has steadily grown to the point that finding new episodes of Agatha All Along or Bob’s Burgers can actually be difficult.Andrew Webster, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2024
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The latest release, however, is a trio of whiskies that were finished in port barrels, another key element in the distillery’s maturation process.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
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Showing evidence of these skills alongside your IT specialty will certainly put you a step above the rest in terms of progression.Al Kingsley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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One experimental therapy may slow the progression of symptoms, a small preliminary study suggests.Linda Carroll, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Regular repotting promotes flowering and strong growth while supporting a decades-long life—some Christmas cactuses are passed down through generations!Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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About a three-hour drive southeast from L.A., thousands flock each year to California’s largest state park to see its cacti flowering and its fields filled with other native blooms.Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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Over the past five years, California’s economy ranked 13th-best for the expansion of its gross domestic product – the broadest measurement of business output.Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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Disney's capital expenditures totaled $5.4 billion, primarily for theme park expansions and new attractions.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growth. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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