grow into

verb

grew into; grown into; growing into; grows into
1
: to become (something) as time passes
She has grown into an accomplished and charming young woman.
His small company has grown into a huge international corporation.
2
: to become large enough for (a certain size of clothing)
Ben will grow into Billy's shoes in a year or two.

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The cucumber is a creeping vine plant that grows into a cylindrical shape. Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 What began in Lawrence as a show of affection for Algeria’s World Cup national team appears to be growing into a lasting bond. Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 Today, Culinary Hill has grown into a site that’s 1,379 recipes strong, including classics such as sloppy joes and slow cooker meatballs with grape jelly sauce. Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 The institution has grown into one of the region’s premier history museums, featuring historic homes, gardens, archives and exhibitions. Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for grow into

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“Grow into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20into. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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