as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the suburb's population has mushroomed tremendously in the last decade
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Recent Examples of mushroom
Kennedy cited a slew of statistics about how rates of chronic diseases, such as diabetes and autoimmune illnesses, and autism have mushroomed, particularly in children.
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Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2025
As China’s economy and manufacturing might have mushroomed in recent decades, U.S. dominance depended to a greater degree on its historic allegiances.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
The early feedback on the mushrooming bond between Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson is positive.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Canada’s Prime Minister-elect Mark Carney is warning President Trump to back off after scoring a convincing victory in an election driven by north-of-the-border anger over the mushrooming trade war and annexation threats.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
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Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2025
As China’s economy and manufacturing might have mushroomed in recent decades, U.S. dominance depended to a greater degree on its historic allegiances.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
The early feedback on the mushrooming bond between Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson is positive.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Canada’s Prime Minister-elect Mark Carney is warning President Trump to back off after scoring a convincing victory in an election driven by north-of-the-border anger over the mushrooming trade war and annexation threats.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mushroom
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Speakers said recent actions by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials had provoked increasing concern over the safety of local residents attending the Club World Cup games this summer at Hard Rock Stadium.—
CD Goette-Luciak,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Establishing a medical school here is expected to increase the likelihood of graduates practicing in the area, while addressing a national shortage of physicians.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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That, however, may be a blessing in disguise that allows Fatu to rise up the ranks on SmackDown even quicker than expected.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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After the game, there seemed to be bruising and swelling around it.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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The common symptoms include swelling of lymph nodes, fever, tiredness, night sweats, weight loss, and itchy skin.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Whether through the Deloitte Global FoF framework or others, leaders can benefit from taking a structured approach to investing in smart operations and to accelerating the convergence of IT and OT.—
John England,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Flooding that started slow was quickly accelerating.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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The brand continued its innovations with new interpretations of reflective technology, thermosensitive fabric and experiments with new methods for waxing garments.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
23 June 2025
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Behold the Billie Wax Kit, perfect for waxing your face and bikini line.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
23 June 2025
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Really expand that, but that's part of the process.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 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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Don't run away or climb a tree, which may provoke a chase.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
8 July 2025
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Temperatures will climb to around 88 degrees, which is the average for this time of year.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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“Mushroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mushroom. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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