ripen

Example Sentences

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As part of her narration, Catherine describes summer as the "season for abundance", saying that "as the flowers bloom and the fruits ripen, we too are reminded of our own potential for growth".

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025

Trees heavy with fruits that ripen through the color spectrum as winter progresses are as much a Southern California holiday tradition as tamales and the Rose Parade.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024

The durians are also less likely to ripen too quickly — and emit more odor — in the cooler night temperatures.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2024

They will continue to ripen, so the firmer ones will be ready in just a couple of days.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2024

Before such people can act together, a kind of telepathic feeling has to flow through them and ripen to the point when they all know that they are ready to begin.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams