- 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
"They're just ripening at a phenomenal rate," she said of her strawberries.
From BBC ● May 18, 2025
The company turned the so-called ripening rooms, where tomatoes once were stored, into dorm rooms that hold 14 workers each.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2025
“My season is one of lazy heat and forgetfulness ripening under a burning sun,” said Summer theatrically.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
