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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
The autonomous vehicle industry is expected to expand considerably, and Waymo is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this burgeoning market.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Sample the fruits of a burgeoning wine scene in the Finger Lakes
A new crop of innovative winemakers is raising the bar in the Finger Lakes wine region, where unique grape varieties and low-intervention practices are increasingly replacing the sweeter wines long associated with the area.
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
Illinois lawmakers have so far achieved mixed results in efforts to regulate the burgeoning technology of artificial intelligence, a task that butts up against moves by the Trump administration to eliminate restrictions on AI.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
Her finely plucked, angled eyebrows, a burgeoning brow theme these days, harked back to the beauty aesthetics of the late ’80s and early ’90s, as did her bold red lip and shimmery purple shadow.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Sample the fruits of a burgeoning wine scene in the Finger Lakes
A new crop of innovative winemakers is raising the bar in the Finger Lakes wine region, where unique grape varieties and low-intervention practices are increasingly replacing the sweeter wines long associated with the area.
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
Illinois lawmakers have so far achieved mixed results in efforts to regulate the burgeoning technology of artificial intelligence, a task that butts up against moves by the Trump administration to eliminate restrictions on AI.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
Her finely plucked, angled eyebrows, a burgeoning brow theme these days, harked back to the beauty aesthetics of the late ’80s and early ’90s, as did her bold red lip and shimmery purple shadow.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeon
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In a LinkedIn post, Farley called for speeding up permitting processes, increasing spending on vocational training, leveraging robotics and augmented reality to help with these spaces and suggested an AmeriCorps-type program for these roles.—
Breana Noble,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Over the past year or so, those activities have increased.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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Active learners flourish as those who have learned fall behind.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Thousands of varieties of orchids flourish in the greenhouse, while subtropical trees, palms, and low hedges highlight the property’s layout.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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According to the Ohio Department of Health, Ohio has 28 beach advisories currently, 24 for high bacteria levels and four for toxic algae blooms.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 July 2025
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An average of 150 rose bushes bloom at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, which is a remarkable feat.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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Sales rose 7% in the second quarter compared with Q2 2024 and 12% in 2025’s first half.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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So a heatwave there in early 2024 that scientists say was made 4 degrees Celsius hotter by climate change saw global cocoa prices rise by a massive 280% in April that year.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
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Not to mention, New York’s crime rates and rising costs only compound the challenges for businesses trying to thrive.—
Mike Dunleavy,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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Companies that thrive will treat cybersecurity as a catalyst for innovation, embedding trust and resilience into every digital initiative.—
Paresh Sagar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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These flowering annuals produce an abundance of summer blooms on wiry stems.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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History buffs and those who appreciate beautiful architecture should take time to stroll through Berlin’s quaint neighborhoods where every house has its own irresistible character, and the flowering trees are centuries old.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Mari said the strike has now expanded to include Teamsters in California and Washington state, and that upwards of 4,000 union members are now in the midst of a work stoppage.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
14 July 2025
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Prime-One intends to serve nearby towns as well, with the founders saying the plan is to serve 4,000 homes with the initial build and then expand further.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
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Selling nut-free, dairy-free, and vegan cookie doughs, pie crusts, puff pastry, and pizza doughs, Sweet Loren’s reached a niche that has since blossomed into a bigger movement.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
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That part of the industry, once dominated by amateurs making funny viral videos with smartphones has blossomed into a formidable entertainment force, where video creators are setting up real businesses with large studios in Southern California funded through advertising by major brands.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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“Burgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeon. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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