as in to grow
to become mature
everyone has to grow up at some point in their lives
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Recent Examples of grow up
Having grown up working-class in New York and come to politics partly through Black liberation, Selma James espoused a more inclusive and more intuitive feminism than that of many of her white, middle-class peers.
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Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
The composer with the most radical influence on the second half of the 20th century, John Cage, was born and grew up here.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Hayes, who grew up in Largo, appeared in 11 games for UM as a freshman last season, playing eight snaps on defense and 145 on special teams.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
Cohen and Greenfield — who grew up attending Hebrew school together on Long Island — sold the company to Unilever decades ago and no longer control it, though recently Cohen was reportedly planning a buyback.
—Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2025
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Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
The composer with the most radical influence on the second half of the 20th century, John Cage, was born and grew up here.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Hayes, who grew up in Largo, appeared in 11 games for UM as a freshman last season, playing eight snaps on defense and 145 on special teams.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
Cohen and Greenfield — who grew up attending Hebrew school together on Long Island — sold the company to Unilever decades ago and no longer control it, though recently Cohen was reportedly planning a buyback.
—Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grow up
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An Army investigation found four horses had died in a year, the Army’s herd had grown old and their training and facilities were outdated.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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There is a growing sense that only those who belong to the club can thrive.—
Evan Osnos,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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As the film progresses and Joel descends into a darker world of exploitation and cruelty, Cruise gradually chips away at his innocence to reveal a sober, world-weary demeanor.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Due to the shortage of hospital beds, the individuals are often stuck in legal limbo in which their cases can’t progress until they get treated.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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Over the years, the property has developed a close working relationship with Alma de Bahía, a local conservation organization that’s dedicated to preserving the intricate ecosystems across Puerto Rico.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The duo has quickly developed a bond in the midfield.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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“Grow up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grow%20up. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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