blossomed

past tense of blossom
as in bloomed
to produce flowers the fruit tree seemed to blossom overnight once the warm spring weather arrived

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Recent Examples of blossomed The lanky 26-year-old ascended the Astros’ pitching hierarchy as a starting pitcher but has blossomed into a swingman in Houston’s bullpen during his first full major-league season. The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Jennifer Aniston continues to be Courteney Cox’s biggest cheerleader, over two decades after Rachel Green and Monica Geller’s on-screen Friends friendship blossomed into a real-life BFF dynamic. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 July 2026 As a result, ties between the two countries have blossomed, with concrete dividends for both. Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 While its roots go back to Don the Beachcomber in Hollywood in the 1930s, tiki culture blossomed after World War II, when American soldiers came back from the Pacific theater with stories of tropical islands. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026 Not until the remarkable twist of fate became clear years later, when that infant blossomed into Lamine Yamal. Joseph Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026 As the 1990s progressed, the Boston blossomed into a fashion statement for a wider audience. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 At the end of the fifth group, one girl’s face blossomed into a radiant flower, and another drew herself with luxuriant pigtails, standing beneath a bright red beating heart. James Gordon, Time, 14 July 2026 Rose has blossomed into a star in her own right following the release of her debut album, last year’s Bendito Verano. Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blossomed
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  • The couple say their relationship bloomed over their love of comic art.
    Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 22 July 2026
  • Along the way, algae bloomed, chemicals were dumped, and ducks turned up dead.
    Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
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  • Staking helps protect tall or large-flowered dahlias from breakage and flopping over, especially after rain or strong wind.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
  • Here's what the experts say happens, and what to do if your plant has already flowered.
    Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 15 May 2026

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“Blossomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossomed. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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