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grow up

verb

Definition of grow up

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 Ann Mannix was a fourth-generation San Franciscan who grew up in the Jordan Park neighborhood and was involved in sports teams as a youth, according to her biography on the San Francisco Police League Activities website. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Mage, who grew up in France, went from California dreaming to living the dream. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026 For some young musicians growing up near 38th and Bellefontaine it could also be heard coming from Claude Alvin Ford’s home. — Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026 Looking back at the male Romanian male father figures, my father and I also grew up with my grandfather. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grow up

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Its minimalist aesthetic and discreet approach to luxury perfectly capture the growing desire for versatile bags that transition effortlessly from day to evening.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
There’s the ever-growing collection of vinyl and books overflowing from the lobby lounge’s shelves.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

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