mature
adjective
complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms.
matures
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present tense formof mature (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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As its shale resource matures, U.S. oil production is likely to peak in the early 2030s, with remaining wells becoming more expensive to drill, according to a recent analysis from Enverus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Regulators have signalled that platforms will be expected to meet higher standards as the industry matures, particularly when political or economic events are involved.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
They also have a major role in building myelin as the brain matures.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
Plus, as the AI trade matures, investor interest is expanding beyond the early leaders to semiconductor companies and other second- and third-order beneficiaries of AI spending.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
It matures in the eyes of fish, but can only reproduce inside the stomach of a bird.
From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green
