as in grows
to become mature
a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing
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Recent Examples of matures
This process begins with the day’s first light, when photoreceptive proteins called opsins in the gonads detect sunlight, triggering production of a hormone that matures developing gametes.
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Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Characteristic of its name, in early summer, this tree or shrub produces a berry-like fruit that matures to a purplish color.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Who would buy a bond that matures 100 years from now?
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The tech giant on Tuesday issued an extremely rare corporate bond that matures 100 years from now, part of a multibillion-dollar borrowing spree the company is undertaking to fuel its AI ambitions.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
This is about reassurance, control and the quiet satisfaction of holding something that matures with time.
—Paul Kopec, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Characteristic of its name, in early summer, this tree or shrub produces a berry-like fruit that matures to a purplish color.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Who would buy a bond that matures 100 years from now?
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The tech giant on Tuesday issued an extremely rare corporate bond that matures 100 years from now, part of a multibillion-dollar borrowing spree the company is undertaking to fuel its AI ambitions.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
This is about reassurance, control and the quiet satisfaction of holding something that matures with time.
—Paul Kopec, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matures
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Continuing down this path only increases uncertainty, undermines long-term infrastructure planning and grows the national debt.—
Andrew Stasiowski,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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As their mutual competitiveness grows shockingly ugly, Niall learns to turn Ruben’s Samsonian strength and fury against him, knocking down the pillars of Ruben’s own life.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Travel is highly favored as the month progresses, and the social atmosphere is alive with meaningful connections waiting to be made.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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As the virus progresses, dogs may suffer from abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Matures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matures. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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