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also bourgeon
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as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the trout population in the stream is burgeoning now that the water is clean
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Recent Examples of burgeon
But still, the business’ burgeoning days as a humble food truck are dear to the Ignatievs’ hearts.
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Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 4 July 2025
At the burgeoning flower farm, Hutchison coaxes beautiful, sustainable, cut flowers to life.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
But the Balearic Island, just off the eastern coast of Spain, has so much more to offer than bass-thumping nightlife, including agritourism, a burgeoning art scene and, of course, 100-plus miles of beaches.
—Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Wintour's choice garnered backlash and simultaneously cemented Kardashian as a burgeoning star in the fashion world.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 27 June 2025
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Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 4 July 2025
At the burgeoning flower farm, Hutchison coaxes beautiful, sustainable, cut flowers to life.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
But the Balearic Island, just off the eastern coast of Spain, has so much more to offer than bass-thumping nightlife, including agritourism, a burgeoning art scene and, of course, 100-plus miles of beaches.
—Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Wintour's choice garnered backlash and simultaneously cemented Kardashian as a burgeoning star in the fashion world.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeon
Verb
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Under such a scenario, production would rapidly increase as would dollars facilitating same.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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In a LinkedIn post, Farley called for speeding up permitting processes, increasing spending on vocational training, leveraging robotics and augmented reality to help with these spaces and suggested an AmeriCorps-type program for these roles.—
Breana Noble,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Active learners flourish as those who have learned fall behind.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Thousands of varieties of orchids flourish in the greenhouse, while subtropical trees, palms, and low hedges highlight the property’s layout.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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Was this blemish somewhat new, or had it, like the rest of the decay in her life—the age spots that bloomed like lichen across the top of her hands, the foreshortening plait of her spine—been stealthily creeping up on her?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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The startup denies any link to iron dumping on the basis that its particles don’t release iron directly into the water and don’t create an uncontrolled algae bloom.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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The authors note this is consistent with statewide rising rates of obesity, which may be playing a role.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Companies that thrive will treat cybersecurity as a catalyst for innovation, embedding trust and resilience into every digital initiative.—
Paresh Sagar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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As for Jovic, the challenge is staying healthy and carving out a consistent role in the Heat’s rotation after beginning last season as a starter, then being completely moved out of the rotation, and ultimately thriving in a sixth man role off the bench during the back half of the season.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Verb
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These flowering annuals produce an abundance of summer blooms on wiry stems.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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History buffs and those who appreciate beautiful architecture should take time to stroll through Berlin’s quaint neighborhoods where every house has its own irresistible character, and the flowering trees are centuries old.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Mari said the strike has now expanded to include Teamsters in California and Washington state, and that upwards of 4,000 union members are now in the midst of a work stoppage.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
14 July 2025
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Prime-One intends to serve nearby towns as well, with the founders saying the plan is to serve 4,000 homes with the initial build and then expand further.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
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Summer style has fully blossomed with the Fourth of July holiday weekend on the horizon.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Between the beer garden, the art corridor, studio space for Local Color and Good Karma Bikes, this might just just blossom into another funky art district downtown.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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“Burgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeon. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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