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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
Their burgeoning friendship becomes a tender yet urgent bond across time, rooted in innocence, curiosity and shared heartbreak.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 June 2025
And that burgeoning population, menaced by poverty and the police, felt the city’s malignance.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
That puts a limit on your growth as a burgeoning company.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 12 June 2025
Talk is also burgeoning about going to a nearby deli together after the meeting for lunch.
—Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 June 2025
And that burgeoning population, menaced by poverty and the police, felt the city’s malignance.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
That puts a limit on your growth as a burgeoning company.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 12 June 2025
Talk is also burgeoning about going to a nearby deli together after the meeting for lunch.
—Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeon
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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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The legislation is the signature priority of President Donald Trump, extending the 2017 tax cuts, adding billions to border security and increasing defense spending.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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By the end of that 1999-2000 season, O’Neal established himself as the league’s MVP, and Bryant began flourishing into an All-NBA mainstay as the Lakers won their first championship since 1988.—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Companies that understand this inflection point will either become architects of human flourishing or unwitting accomplices to digital dystopia.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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We’re fed Apollo Bar highlights like a salad rosso, a globe of radicchio segmented with chunks of blood orange, a blooming artichoke, and seasonal strawberry ice-cream cake.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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In the wacky political world of Southeast Los Angeles County — where scandals seem to bloom every year with the regularity of jacarandas — there’s never been a mess as pendejo as the one stirred up this week by Cudahy Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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Refill and reuse is a rising movement: both a return to commonsense practices our grandparents knew — and a path forward toward innovation.—
Rachel Bustamante,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2025
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Even more depressing is the scene at the end of President Andrews' address, when both sides of the aisle and all of the spectators rise in unanimous, unrestrained applause.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2025
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Meanwhile, three top defenders picked shortly after him — including Quinn Hughes, Evan Bouchard and Noah Dobson — are all thriving as All-Star level players.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Foundational Strategies To Improve Productivity And Mental Health A company thrives when its people thrive.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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To attract them throughout the season, include a variety of plants that will flower at different times during spring, summer, and fall.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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In return, the shade cast by rising tomato plants can help provide some protective cover for the lettuce and stop it from bolting (flowering, which turns the leaves bitter and dry) during the heat of summer.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 June 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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The former carpet warehouse was already outfitted with car lifts — that Tires, Etc. location (Mr. Gerben owns several) was going to expand — and Gillis paid out of pocket to build out the rest of the set.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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Vitriolic rivalries have blossomed between its astronomers and prominent scientific figures.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 June 2025
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Famous for its photogenic waterfalls and blossoming fruit orchards, the Hardanger region is a favorite among Norwegians for its richness in both natural beauty and cultural heritage.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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“Burgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeon. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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