as in grows
to become mature
a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing
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Recent Examples of matures
This is about reassurance, control and the quiet satisfaction of holding something that matures with time.
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Paul Kopec, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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With each game confidence grows and signs of real potential can be seen like the sun rising in the morning.—
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If more than one seedling grows to a cell or container, one should be removed and transplanted.—
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On Saturday, temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-40s, with a chance of light, wintry precipitation in the morning transitioning to rain as the day progresses.—
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Further updates will be provided as the recall effort progresses.—
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“Matures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matures. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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