GROWTH Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

growth

noun

ˈgrōth

Definition of growth

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 latter, Alemu stresses, remains the largest line item when calculating the revenues of professional men’s sports teams, and is a vital ingredient to propel women’s sports into its next phase of growth. — Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 While she has been highly criticized for not marketing the WNBA's superstars enough, namely Clark, the league has seen tremendous growth under Engelbert. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Such growth is particularly important where populations are rising, as most food consumed is produced domestically. — Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026 The company, which was founded under a different name in 1998, has seen growth in other areas. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for growth

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Noun

The patients had all previously tried other therapies with little to no success and had mutations in RAS proteins, which can drive tumor growth.

— Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Alcohol played a major role in deaths from malignant tumors in the head and neck, including lip, oral cavity, pharynx, larynx and cancer of the esophagus.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of tumor

Noun

This thoughtful evolution ensures this year’s NBC ceremony and future broadcasts remain deeply engaging and tailored to the television audience.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2026
Rockstar has said absolutely nothing about GTA 6 Online, an evolution of GTA 5 Online and what will be a deluge of revenue after its release.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of evolution

Noun

That could reduce development costs and shorten the path toward manufacturing.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Still, his unwillingness to spend on the margins — in player development, infrastructure, or even to have his radio team travel with the club — left cracks that have only grown bigger over time as the Angels’ playoff drought has gotten longer.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of development

Noun

The latest operation came a day after Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said progress in improving ties with Afghanistan hinged on actions and assurances from Kabul.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
However, neither Putin nor Sybiha cited specific reasons to expect progress; on the contrary, the Kremlin leader said Ukraine’s latest actions presented an obstacle.

— Reuters, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of progress

Noun

The Balvenie Eighty-Eight-Year-Old was distilled on March 5, 1931, and spent its entire maturation lifespan in a European oak sherry butt from Jerez, Spain (cask #239).

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
For industry, the task entails the identification of quantum-relevant applications prior to the technology’s maturation, rather than waiting until a mature quantum computer is developed.

— Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of maturation

Noun

That progression is important because solid-state batteries have faced a difficult transition from promising laboratory cells to reliable, high-volume manufacturing.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Wall Street analysts, while surprised by the financial shift, saw it as a natural progression in the firm’s ongoing turnaround.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of progression

Noun

Petunias are classic flowering annuals that add a burst of color to your garden from spring right through to the first frost with the right care.

— Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 31 Aug. 2026
Across approximately 265,000 acres, Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado has everything from forest and flowering meadows to breathtaking mountains and alpine lakes.

— Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of flowering

Noun

After expansion, 5 °C (41 °F) deep seawater cools the ammonia in a condenser, and a pump returns the liquid ammonia.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
For a culture fix, cross the bridge to the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, which recently underwent an expansion in 2019 led by architect Lord Norman Foster.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of expansion

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