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grow stronger

VERB
rally
Synonyms
STRONG
enliven improve invigorate recover recuperate refresh surge
WEAK
bounce back brace up come along come around come from behind get act together get back in shape get better get second wind make a comeback perk up pick up pull through regain strength shape up snap out of it turn around turn things around
Antonyms
STRONG
bore damage decline deteriorate dull enervate worsen
WEAK
disperse divide lose regress scatter weaken

Example Sentences

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Between about 50 and 30 million years ago, however, the anomaly began to grow stronger.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

And there is a raw, primal bond developed over centuries of human evolution that ties mothers to our offspring—and these ties tend to grow stronger as pregnancy progresses, and stronger still after birth.

From Slate • Aug. 18, 2025

The new champion golfer of the year though is Scheffler and given his recent dominance the comparisons with Woods are only going to grow stronger.

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2025

If anything, they grow stronger, more loving and generous.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025

They said Abby’s leg muscles would grow stronger if she used them and weaker if she didn’t.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret