as in blooming
to produce flowers
the fruit tree seemed to blossom overnight once the warm spring weather arrived
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as in burgeoning
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as in flowering
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Adjective
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At the time, Burr was receiving briefings and involved in conversations suggesting the country faced a burgeoning health crisis that could hurt the economy.—
Nicholas Fandos,
BostonGlobe.com,
15 May 2020 -
After the last vote on March 2 ended in a stalemate, Netanyahu and former military chief Benny Gantz agreed late last month to try to form a unity government because of the burgeoning coronavirus crisis.—
Time,
Time,
20 Apr. 2020
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Annual flowering plants that are a favorite of hummingbirds include Salvias, cardinal climber, Fuschias, Lantanas and Cupheas.—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
26 July 2025
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If this is the case, application of a copper fungicide during flowering and fruiting following label instructions may help.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Being socially connected and having flourishing friendships can deeply enhance the quality of your life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Cultivating a flourishing, diverse gut microbiome seems to translate to a range of health benefits.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Conclusion: Optimizing For The Long Game The AI industry's transformation from scale-focused to efficiency-focused represents beneficial maturation for the entire ecosystem.—
Dhruv Roongta,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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This process includes four separate stages: wound healing, formation of a special cell mass, emergence of a lens and retina, and the maturation of all eye components.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Blossoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossoming. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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