RIPENS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

ripens

verb

present tense third-person singular of ripen

as in grows

to become mature pears ripening on the tree

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Recent Examples of ripens The skin ripens to bright yellow with green stripes, and the flesh has a pink hue. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026 The name comes from the fact that the fruit usually ripens and is ready for picking around this time of year. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 24 June 2026 This diurnal shift ripens Lodi’s produce and punches up its flavor. — Ligaya Malones, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026 Its nickname from the fact that the fruit usually ripens and is ready for picking around this time of year, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 28 June 2026 The majority of Malbec in Bordeaux died out from frost in the 1950s, and Petit Verdot often ripens too late to make it into the final blend, so many vineyards have been replanted with other varieties over the years. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025 While Albariño typically ripens earlier, Caíño Blanco often reaches maturity toward the end of September when temperatures are cooler and daylight hours shorter. — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

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All the chairs are light enough to move around easily, as the group of guests grows and migrates.

— Rory Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026
The count of executive chairs grows slowly while the value concentrated in each one climbs.

— Sue Mysko, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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This strategic move provides crucial experienced depth behind the plate, a position where injuries can quickly test a team's resources, especially as the season progresses towards a playoff push.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Sandler’s portrayal of Happy Gilmore has become one of his most famous for his over-the-top comedic anger, which turns more heartfelt as the film progresses.

— Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

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