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growth

[grohth] / groʊθ /
NOUN
development, progress
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advance advancement expansion gain hike improvement increase production prosperity rise success surge
STRONG
aggrandizement augmentation boost buildup crop cultivation enlargement evolution extension flowering germination maturation multiplication produce proliferation sprouting stretching swell thickening unfolding vegetation waxing widening
WEAK
beefing up evolvement fleshing out heightening maturing up upping
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decline decrease failure halt loss stagnation stop worsening
STRONG
abridgment compression destruction reduction
WEAK
abatement diminishment lessening underdevelopment
NOUN
tumor
Synonyms
STRONG
Cancer cancroid excrescence fibrousness fungus lump mole outgrowth parasite polyp swelling thickening wen
WEAK
fibrous tissue
Antonyms
WEAK
abatement decrease diminishment failure lessening reduction stagnation underdevelopment

Example Sentences

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As we have seen, tariffs, while damaging to overall growth, need not cause a recession.

From The Wall Street Journal

The fastest growth came in what Huawei calls its intelligent automotive solution business.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This slows economic growth, hurts communities and prevents many people from getting ahead.”

From MarketWatch

Schmid acknowledged that higher oil prices could hurt economic growth, but said that the inflation risks of the war are his primary concern.

From The Wall Street Journal

McCormick executives said they are confident the combination with Unilever’s food unit will fuel more growth.

From The Wall Street Journal

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