GROW (IN) Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

grow (in)

verb

Definition of grow (in)

as in to gain

to gradually increase in you've grown in wisdom over the years

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Costco is also gaining traction with younger shoppers, an important source of future loyalty and lifetime value.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
West Coast gateways gained share, while several East and Gulf Coast ports recorded declines.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of gain

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The inspector also observed build up on the catch plate of the ice machine.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
Affecting about 40,000 Americans, cystic fibrosis causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs, creating life-threatening lung infections and respiratory failure.

— Gerry Smith, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of build up

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Luann gathers everyone and literally gives Vicki her flowers and thanks her for putting Housewives on the map.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
More than 1,000 people were gathered at the site, and more than 50 shots were fired in at least two locations about a block apart in Vienna, Dooly County Sheriff Craig Peavy told WMAZ-TV.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026

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