GROWS Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

grows

verb

present tense third-person singular of grow

as in cultivates

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 progresses

to become mature you've grown so much since we last saw each other

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as in becomes

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 grows The new method instead grows the crystals separately and transfers them onto the chip afterward. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026 But, especially as your business grows, working with scrap paper and Excel spreadsheets can be time-consuming and error-prone. — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026 At some point, the body grows tired of feeling constantly under threat. — Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026 Today, the resort’s Kuilima Farm grows many of the same fruits and vegetables that were cultivated as part of the traditional ahupua’a. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 While productivity increases dramatically, consumption often grows even faster. — Sudipto Dasgupta, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 But as demand grows, The Blue Bench says its resources are becoming increasingly strained. — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 When the quantum of color deposited by the brush diminishes, and grows lighter, its essence as paint applied by brush reveals itself. — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 Lifestyle creep Another factor for high earners is lifestyle creep—the notion that increasingly luxurious household and discretionary spending quickly becomes perceived as a necessity as their income grows. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

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In the sweeping farmlands near the Central Coast, a seed supplier that cultivates peppers, vegetables and fruit was hit with more than two dozen pesticide safety violations, some of them serious offenses that caused health or environmental hazards.

— Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Like all classic noirs, Frank cultivates a sweaty, visceral realism to the main character’s desire to have a better life at any cost.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

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As the day progresses and the vibe moves from business to pleasure, guests drift out to the outdoor terrace at La Lo La Rooftop with panoramic vistas, twinkling festoon lighting, and a menu of tapas and cocktails.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
But that’s largely due to the aural sensation provided by the voices, which become more powerful and prominent as the film progresses, dragging Jamal down with them.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of progresses

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Those changes target constraints that can limit missile production after funding becomes available.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
During a major transformation, when clarity is missing, everything slows down, teams resist and everything becomes harder.

— Tracy Nolan, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of becomes

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Like a factory that produces goods for years after it is built, acquiring a customer today can create a relationship that generates revenue far into the future.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
When the Explanation Does Not Match the Record A termination sometimes produces more than one explanation.

— William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of produces

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Functional connectivity in the fetal brain develops substantially later in gestation, with measurable differences in brain activity and facial responses to noxious versus innocuous stimulation appearing at approximately 33 weeks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Schneider Electric develops energy management and automation technologies used across homes, buildings, data centers, factories and power grids.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of develops

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But while Antetokounmpo gets most of the attention as the Heat’s new star, Adebayo will again be relied on to be the team’s leader.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Known as the Shark Bay UNESCO World Heritage Site, the place gets its name from English buccaneer-cum-naturalist William Dampier, who was overcome by the bay’s sheer abundance and the size of the marine predators during a visit in 1699.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of gets

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Moving plants indoors during cold snaps can keep mums in flower longer.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2026
The repeal’s effect on power companies’ present-day decisions – which plants to continue to operate, what to build and with what pollution controls built in – affects the electricity prices consumers pay now and over the coming decades.

— Akshaya Jha, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of plants

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New data suggests that people ages 34 and younger may be less likely to develop shingles than previous generations.

— Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026
Understanding Head Start’s launch Head Start is a free, nationwide year-round preschool program that serves more than 700,000 low-income children ages 3-5 and their families.

— Alexander Thim, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026

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