GROWTHS Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

growths

noun

plural of growth

as in tumors

an abnormal mass of tissue found a growth on the dog's neck under her collar

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as in evolutions

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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Recent Examples of growths If needed, the new growths can be thinned out to allow more room for new ones to grow. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 People with a family history of colorectal cancer or polyps, and those with inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease, IBS or ulcerative colitis, face elevated risk because chronic inflammation can promote abnormal growths. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 So do inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, since chronic inflammation can promote abnormal growths. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026 Barksdale went to Kaiser Permanente Southwood Medical Center in Jonesboro, Georgia, in early 2025 to seek treatment for heavy bleeding and fibroids, which are noncancerous growths in and around the uterus. — Kim Chandler, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 The bulbous growths on the ends of the mycelia burst, releasing even more spores into the air to infect even more unsuspecting ants. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026 That revved up tumor-eliminating T cells and a year later, colonoscopies showed fewer precancerous growths and no advanced polyps, the MD Anderson team reported in Nature Medicine. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 Emma Raducanu suffered from growths on her wrist bones that caused pain. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 July 2026 If the test result is positive, a follow-up colonoscopy is needed to confirm cancer or precancerous growths. — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 30 July 2026

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Noun

The film’s climax sees Ry undergoing surgery to remove tumors, waking up with her memory impacted.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
According to the Cleveland Clinic, oligodendrogliomas are rare brain tumors that develop from cells that help support and protect neurons, accounting for about 3% to 4% of all brain tumors.

— Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of tumors

Noun

The characters Alex and Cole underwent their own evolutions as love interests.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Flanz has the unique distinction of being part of the show’s staff for over 28 years and having seen the many evolutions — on the show, in entertainment and in the culture — that have influenced the series’ direction.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Definition of evolutions

Noun

The process produces pebble-sized lumps called clinker, which are then ground into cement powder.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Combine flour, ground almonds, sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl and whisk to blend evenly so there are no lumps of sugar.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of lumps

Noun

The latest developments in the trial, including the defense's attempt to remove a juror.

— Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
As City surveyed the market for forward options last week, several sources familiar with Alvarez’s situation indicated that his former side monitored developments to see whether a return would be possible, but did not receive any encouragement.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of developments

Noun

Engineers will use that event to continue evaluating the rocket as development progresses.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
The weather service encouraged monitoring forecasts as the afternoon progresses and to be alert for any possible flood warnings.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of progresses

Noun

And Beckham surged onto the 53-man roster with late camp production, while Slayton seemed to become an afterthought in quarterback progressions and targets and in usage, dressing and playing the first half of that final exhibition.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
Its Learning Commons integration allows teachers to build resources around local academic standards and the learning progressions beneath them.

— Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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