GROWTH Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

growth

noun

ˈgrōth

Definition of growth

as in tumor

an abnormal mass of tissue found a growth on the dog's neck under her collar

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as in evolution

the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced the growth of the gambling industry into an economic mainstay in some locations

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as in development

the process of becoming mature her reflections and mature behavior certainly demonstrate just how much emotional growth took place last summer

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Recent Examples of growth Depleted underground aquifers and limits on the state’s draw of water from Lake Michigan could constrain data center growth. — David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Brian Hoerl, Phoenix’s co-founder and chief growth officer, said the engineers faced a problem without a clear playbook. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 The concept depends on a lot of high-stakes assumptions about future growth in a specific area, which is one reason critics see it as risky. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy is revising downward its GDP growth forecast in 2026 due to the impact of Russian attacks, which have restricted exports, especially grain through Black Sea ports. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for growth

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Noun

Strahan has been outspoken about his kids in the past, sharing in 2025 that his daughter Isabella Strahan had been diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a cancerous brain tumor, two years prior.

— Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
In late 2023, Isabella was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma—a common malignant brain tumor that arises in the cerebellum, a part of the brain located at the base of the skull.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of tumor

Noun

This thoughtful evolution ensures this year’s NBC ceremony and future broadcasts remain deeply engaging and tailored to the television audience.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2026
Rockstar has said absolutely nothing about GTA 6 Online, an evolution of GTA 5 Online and what will be a deluge of revenue after its release.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of evolution

Noun

On the development and production side, Lumicraft’s AI casting tool Castlink pairs actor discovery with contracting and settlement, while Reproduction’s Pre-Flow handles screenplay analysis and production data sharing.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Lyvers previously served as senior vp and head of international co-productions and development at CBS Studios after working as a producer at Management 360.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of development

Noun

Big picture The league and the union are meeting regularly on various topics, but their disagreement on core economics — whether to move to a cap system — leaves little room for progress on the major issues.

— Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Its work-in-progress was also one of five titles at the 2025 prestigious and highly selective Annecy Animation Showcase at the Cannes Festival’s Marché du Film.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of progress

Noun

But Season 2 clocks the fitful maturation process without mirroring as many of its youthful mistakes.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2026
Bavik keeps things classic, brewing with 100% malt and aroma hops, then letting the beer chill out for an extended cold maturation.

— Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of maturation

Noun

During an episode of The Osbournes Podcast in 2024, Ozzy shared a blunt update on the progression of the project.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
This provides a ton of flexibility for progression, and feels extremely rewarding for painting units together – and directly ties into that narrative sense of camaraderie that builds as well.

— Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of progression

Noun

Across approximately 265,000 acres, Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado has everything from forest and flowering meadows to breathtaking mountains and alpine lakes.

— Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
Roses can be one of the longest and most consistent flowering plants in your garden.

— Heather Bien, The Spruce, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of flowering

Noun

Bhatia said investors are now seeing opportunities for revenue growth at Salesforce increasing from the low double digits, along with margin expansion.

— Jordan Novet, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Trump remains data-center booster amid bipartisan opposition The rapid expansion of data centers, which house networks and services for digital information and services, is proving to be the rare issue that cuts through party lines.

— Joey Garrison, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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