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as in blushed
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)
she arrived at the house, blooming from her vigorous walk
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Recent Examples of bloomed
Their work partnership soon bloomed into an illicit romance.
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Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Many of his works centered on those who died as the AIDS crisis bloomed across the city, stealing friends, acquaintances, and fellow artists.
—News Desk, Artforum, 30 Mar. 2026
The Civil Rights Movement ignited the South; a feminist movement bloomed in New York, and in California, the UFW led a movement to secure higher wages, and safer working conditions for farmworkers.
—Stephanie Elam, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Yannick Nézét-Séguin let the prelude speak with minimal fuss, then unspooled the rest of the score with total control, pulling the thread taut, relaxing it, and increasing the tension again, until by the end the orchestra bloomed into rapture.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
Tiny peaches will emerge after the blossoms have bloomed, and additional deadheading is necessary.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
Raines spoke to the Lutzenkirchen family the day of the tragedy and began a friendship that has now bloomed into an effort to continue these safe driving summits.
—Doug Turnbull For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, AJC.com, 22 Feb. 2026
The celebration bloomed into a nonprofit with support from Thomas’ family and community.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2026
After that, the rose industry really bloomed.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2026
Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Many of his works centered on those who died as the AIDS crisis bloomed across the city, stealing friends, acquaintances, and fellow artists.
—News Desk, Artforum, 30 Mar. 2026
The Civil Rights Movement ignited the South; a feminist movement bloomed in New York, and in California, the UFW led a movement to secure higher wages, and safer working conditions for farmworkers.
—Stephanie Elam, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Yannick Nézét-Séguin let the prelude speak with minimal fuss, then unspooled the rest of the score with total control, pulling the thread taut, relaxing it, and increasing the tension again, until by the end the orchestra bloomed into rapture.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
Tiny peaches will emerge after the blossoms have bloomed, and additional deadheading is necessary.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
Raines spoke to the Lutzenkirchen family the day of the tragedy and began a friendship that has now bloomed into an effort to continue these safe driving summits.
—Doug Turnbull For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, AJC.com, 22 Feb. 2026
The celebration bloomed into a nonprofit with support from Thomas’ family and community.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2026
After that, the rose industry really bloomed.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloomed
Verb
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Transplant amaryllis that flowered during the winter to the garden or grow in containers.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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This will happen about six weeks after the tulips have flowered.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Martha and the Dutch boy glanced at each other again and blushed.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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When asked about his cousin — Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia — Acuña nearly blushed with admiration.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Then there’s the holdover supporting roles, who have either deepened psychologically or blossomed entertainingly — or both.—
Bob Strauss,
Houston Chronicle,
25 Mar. 2026
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For the dancer, that requires a deep understanding of Balanchine style, something she’s blossomed in at MCB, with each step acutely responsive to the music and the beauty every individual brings, honoring that legacy.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Steinfeld glowed in a gorgeous peachy-pink Prada gown covered in silver studs.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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Tournament logos glowed on the massive video boards mounted on either side of the building, a constant reminder that a new phase of the season has begun.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Typically, people are advised to stay out of the water for 48 to 72 hours after the last rainfall so the water can be flushed by the tides.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Once unfolded, water — potentially mixed with local dirt — would be flushed through the compartments.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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