Synonyms

growing

American

[groh-ing] / ˈgroʊ ɪŋ /

adjective

becoming greater in quantity, size, extent, or intensity.

growing discontent among industrial workers.
having or showing life.

Other Word Forms

growingly adverb
ungrowing adjective

Etymology

Origin of growing

First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English growende. See grow, -ing ²

Example Sentences

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Their findings show that the growing mass of the oceans has played a leading role in pushing sea levels higher.

From Science Daily

Griezmann's transfer would be a further boost to the rapidly growing US soccer league.

From Barron's

However, like its Asian peers, the bank has experienced growing demand for its wealth products amid geopolitical uncertainties and market volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal

She wanted to share parts of her personal life growing up Chinese American in New Jersey.

From The Wall Street Journal

Software earnings from several companies this week come at a crucial time for a sector that’s been beaten down amid growing artificial intelligence concerns.

From Barron's

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