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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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Exports to America fell a staggering 16 percent and increased elsewhere by only 2.9 percent.—
Stephen Marche,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025
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Provider taxes States can boost federal Medicaid contributions to their states through what's known as a provider tax, often levying taxes on health care providers, which raises the overall cost of a service and therefore increases the portion reimbursed by the state.—
July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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While smart contracts flourished on networks like Ethereum and Solana that promoted these capabilities, bitcoin retained primarily a store of value function despite having the largest market capitalization and adoption of any cryptocurrency.—
Aaron Stanley,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Bieber’s consistent virality, combined with the beauty industry’s ongoing obsession with cherries and strawberries, created a ripe environment for the micro fruit nail trend to flourish…and keep on flourishing.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
30 June 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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Per a press release shared by the brand, the shoot highlights the couple's love for one another and the city where their relationship bloomed.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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Office completions in 2024 fell to their lowest share of inventory since 2012 and are set to slow further, reflecting high vacancy rates, rising debt and construction costs, and falling office values.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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Comparing unit prices at the grocery store, shopping the sale racks and collecting spare change are necessities for many Americans, who are coping with stagnant wages, rising prices and mounting bills.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Helping new med students thrive Dr. Deeksha Sikri is pathology discipline director for the foundational sciences team.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Elevated athleisure Bold, active, and always on the move—Aries thrives in pieces that merge confidence with comfort.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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To attract them throughout the season, include a variety of plants that will flower at different times during spring, summer, and fall.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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In return, the shade cast by rising tomato plants can help provide some protective cover for the lettuce and stop it from bolting (flowering, which turns the leaves bitter and dry) during the heat of summer.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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As part of the package, the Department of Transportation (DOT) will deliver more than $275 million in grant funding to expand parking access for truck drivers nationwide.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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The former carpet warehouse was already outfitted with car lifts — that Tires, Etc. location (Mr. Gerben owns several) was going to expand — and Gillis paid out of pocket to build out the rest of the set.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
1 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 13 Jul. 2025.
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