ripened

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Once they have ripened adequately, you can store them in the refrigerator for another week, but always serve them at room temperature.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2024

"These events have ripened one of the most iconic and important companies in the UK for a takeover by foreign investors," he added.

From BBC • May 28, 2024

“The way the fruit ripened, I was thankful. But it was just too much,” Cirone said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2023

He recommends putting fully ripened tomatoes in the crisper drawer, which is designed to keep produce fresher.

From National Geographic • Sep. 5, 2023

Slowly the river shrank as the grain sprouted, grew, and covered the black with emerald; continued to shrink under the ever more powerful sun as the emerald ripened into gold.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw