grows

VERB

become larger, evolve

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advance age become breed build come cultivate develop expand flourish gain increase mature multiply produce raise rise spread sprout swell thrive turn widen

STRONG

abound amplify arise augment burgeon dilate enlarge extend germinate heighten issue luxuriate maturate mount originate propagate pullulate ripen shoot stem stretch thicken vegetate wax

WEAK

branch out burst forth come to be fill out get bigger get taller pop up spring up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease compress contract decline decrease demolish destroy diminish drop fail halt ignore languish lessen lose lower narrow neglect raze recede reduce repress retreat ruin shrink stop

STRONG

abridge condense curtail hold keep shorten

WEAK

stunt

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grows

This effect is sometimes referred to as volatility drag: It takes a larger percentage gain to overcome a given percentage loss, and this drag grows by the square of volatility.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026

As an embryo grows, its cells divide repeatedly and begin taking on specialized functions.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026

From pumpkin festivals and haunted mazes to zombie experiences, businesses say demand for Halloween events has soared as the celebration grows from a single night into a month-long attraction.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

With the Chargers’ playoff hopes in a dire state, the team knows it needs to stay in win-now mode for the rest of the season as criticism of the players and coaching staff grows.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

Why the damage worsens as Phineas grows older is unknown.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

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