RIPENED Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

ripened 1 of 2

adjective

as in ripe

fully grown or developed a fully ripened musical talent

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ripened

2 of 2

verb

past tense of ripen

as in grew

to become mature pears ripening on the tree

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Vine-ripened, heirloom, and plum tomatoes would work especially well in this dish. — Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026 Many of the black olives sold in cans throughout North America are not naturally tree-ripened. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 11 July 2026 Some olive varieties are commonly sold green, including Castelvetrano, Picholine, Lucques, and Gordal olives, while Kalamata, Niçoise, and Gaeta olives are typically sold fully ripened. — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2026 Once the flush of fruit has ripened in mid-to-late summer, there will be no more, and the plants are done for the year. — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 June 2026 Green peppers are the least ripe, while red peppers are fully ripened. — Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026 Indulge in the iconic food and drink Believed to have been enjoyed since the early days of Wimbledon in the late 1800s, strawberries and cream has become synonymous with the British tournament, originally introduced because the fruit ripened in the summer months, perfectly timed to the Grand Slam. — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026 Stone fruits like peaches, nectarines, and plums bruise easily, along with berries, tomatoes, avocados, and pears—especially when they're fully ripened. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 May 2026 So, to be involved with something that really ripened on the vine is so exciting. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 May 2026

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Adjective

Having suffered a near-death experience during the pandemic, this hotel search site would seem ripe for disruption in an age of AI.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
There are 47 profiles that may be ripe for identification using genetic genealogy, Odien told ABC News.

— Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of ripe

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In Washington Park, the original report that 10 people had been shot in the attack grew to 15 over the course of Sunday morning, as authorities connected the incident to people who had self-transported for medical treatment.

— Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Over the last four decades, American labor income grew 57% while capital income grew 136%, and the households on the wrong side of that gap are not there by choice.

— Michael Faulkender, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of grew

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Mayer had some early success with her jab, but Cameron increasingly took control as the fight progressed and landed the cleaner punches before hurting Mayer with a right hand in the eighth round.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Dion has largely stepped back from performing since canceling her Courage World Tour as her condition progressed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of progressed

Adjective

Photos taken before the cutting show a row of mature mahogany trees growing along the highway corridor.

— Abby Dodge, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Out front, two mature sycamore trees frame the house in almost perfect symmetry, reinforcing the sense that 901 Sonoma Way is both composed and inviting.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of mature

Verb

Nicotine pouch use attracts younger adults as well, with 5% of adults aged 18 to 29 and 7% of those aged 30 to 49 reporting use, compared with just 1% of those 65 and older.

— Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The ship’s Nautilus Club on the 11th deck is a comfortable space, open most of the day, for kids aged 6 to 17 to hang out while their parents dine or hang out alone.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of aged

Verb

As in the previous episode, Samir’s internal conflict is the least developed here.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Equine therapy has also developed into an effective element of Grief Journeys, which reflect a growing interest in travel centered on healing and personal transformation.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026

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