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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
The Xfinity Series, regarded as a stepping stone for aspiring drivers, has fostered the growth of many top-tier competitors including names like Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
The City of Miramar has done a great job in striking the right balance between growth and preserving the city’s hometown charm.
—Avril K. Cherasard, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
The increase was driven by growth in both the Enterprise Technology and Service Provider Technology platforms.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2025
The layoffs will cap a complicated fiscal year for the museum, in which expenses habitually outstripped revenue despite growth in its board and endowment, as well as healthy attendance thanks to several blockbuster exhibitions, according to Pasternak’s letter.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
The City of Miramar has done a great job in striking the right balance between growth and preserving the city’s hometown charm.
—Avril K. Cherasard, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
The increase was driven by growth in both the Enterprise Technology and Service Provider Technology platforms.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2025
The layoffs will cap a complicated fiscal year for the museum, in which expenses habitually outstripped revenue despite growth in its board and endowment, as well as healthy attendance thanks to several blockbuster exhibitions, according to Pasternak’s letter.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growth
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The imaging can show how thick the endometrium (lining of the uterus) is and whether there are cysts, uterine or ovarian tumors, or anything else of concern.—
Sarah Bence,
Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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Female firefighters were 254% times more likely to develop brain tumors and have a high risk of thyroid cancer and melanoma.—
Uma Raja,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2025
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With that expansion comes opportunities (and predictions) for innovation and evolution in three focus areas: technological advancements, wellness and pharmaceutical research and development, and environmental sustainability.—
Corey Koffler,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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Why is that a bad thing — especially when those songs provided the foundation for the evolution of American music in the centuries that followed?—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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The development plan — which includes strategic investments in various areas, such as governance, infrastructure, training, funding, and international promotion — comes less than two years after Brazil’s successful Paulo Gustavo Law saw a multi-million boost in São Paulo’s audiovisual production.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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Combined with the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, these developments have dealt a serious blow to Iran’s ability to project power beyond its borders.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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Each of these moments in history is a link in a chain of progress, each link forged by the sacrifices of those who came before.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Building new affordable units is important, too, but progress is undermined if existing buildings are sold and rents rise.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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The buzz all day seem optimistic, a sign of India’s maturation of a leading art market hub.—
Anindo Sen,
ARTnews.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Garrison Brothers is known for its bold Texas bourbon, releasing various expressions with outsized flavors that are the result of the distillery’s use of various barrel sizes for maturation and the particular climate in which the whiskey matures.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2025
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Lewis explained watching her mom’s slow progression throughout the years has been hard.—
Sarah Baniak,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Centre-backs must offer some form of ball progression, through carries and/or passes.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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In fact, too much of certain nutrients can lead to poor flowering.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2025
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Although fertilization is less critical than sufficient light for good growth and flowering, these plants still benefit from an occasional nutrient supplement.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2025
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L'Agence said this was meant to represent the company's international expansion.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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His firm designed the Marine Mammal Pavilion, a large and colorful expansion to the National Aquarium in Baltimore.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growth. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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