ripen
verb (used with or without object)
to make or become ripe.
ripening
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present participleof ripen.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Their study, published in Tropical Plants, found that the cooler temperature slows ripening, preserves fruit structure, and activates the mango's natural antioxidant defenses.
From Science Daily ● May 23, 2026
Risk and ripening at Apple, Tojo’s destructive plan, a father’s formidable presence and more.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
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
"They're just ripening at a phenomenal rate," she said of her strawberries.
From BBC ● May 18, 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
