- present participle of ripen.
ripening
Example Sentences
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A survey of the Young British Artist spotlights the intimacy and boldness that have characterized her vision, as well as the ripening wisdom of her latest work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
While convenient, these warmer conditions speed up respiration and ripening, causing fruit to soften and deteriorate more rapidly.
From Science Daily ● May 23, 2026
Grapefruit trees in the UK typically fruit once a year, with ripening taking up to 12 months after flowering in late spring or summer.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2025
Without workers, the juicy beefsteak tomatoes that are ripening and must be hand-harvested will rot on the vines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2025
Aunt Amal arrived to take Liyana’s mother out to the orchards and show her the almonds and olives ripening on the branches.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
