ripen

Example Sentences

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Trees heavy with fruits that ripen through the color spectrum as winter progresses are as much a Southern California holiday tradition as tamales and the Rose Parade.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024

Extreme heat was causing bananas to ripen too quickly, resulting in heavy losses for Ms Nkhana and many other farmers who live in Karonga district.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2024

The durians are also less likely to ripen too quickly — and emit more odor — in the cooler night temperatures.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2024

They will continue to ripen, so the firmer ones will be ready in just a couple of days.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2024

A little more sunshine to ripen the nut, then, not a boy’s impatient shake, but a man’s hand reached up to pick it gently from the burr, and find the kernal sound and sweet.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott