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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
Platner’s progressive platform places him squarely within the burgeoning class of populist political hopefuls—Zohran Mamdani in New York’s mayoral race, and Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Senate race, to name two—who have seen success in grassroots campaigns which lean heavily on progressive issues.
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
Every horror film needs a great villain, and this burgeoning franchise definitely has one with the Grabber.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Meta isn’t the only tech giant getting into the burgeoning smart glasses market.
—Jonathan Vanian,ari Levy, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
Chicago story chronicling the burgeoning romance between Darius Lovehall, a young poet and novelist played by Tate, and Nina Mosley, a photographer portrayed by Long.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
Every horror film needs a great villain, and this burgeoning franchise definitely has one with the Grabber.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Meta isn’t the only tech giant getting into the burgeoning smart glasses market.
—Jonathan Vanian,ari Levy, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
Chicago story chronicling the burgeoning romance between Darius Lovehall, a young poet and novelist played by Tate, and Nina Mosley, a photographer portrayed by Long.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeon
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The cuts come after Chegg in May laid off 22% of its workforce, citing increasing adoption of AI.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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With increasing space traffic from various nations and private companies, keeping tabs on potential collisions and threats becomes crucial.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Regional countries have begun to act against the crime flourishing inside Cambodia’s borders that has ensnared their citizens.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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His Lorenz Hart is a lost soul of New York, an artist who couldn’t have flourished—or fallen—anywhere else.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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What are commonly promoted as Dutch bulbs, for instance, especially those classic tulips and hyacinths, will only bloom this coming spring and then disappear forever.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
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Native, night-blooming plants attract nighttime pollinators, a yummy snack for a hungry bat.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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The number of foreign residents has risen sharply in recent years, reaching a record 3 percent of the population in 2024, as Tokyo cautiously loosened visa rules for workers in key industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and caregiving.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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In that appearance, Thilly moonwalked across the floor and performed a backspin before using his allotted five minutes to complain about rising taxes, according to CBS News New York.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Today, thanks to community volunteers, the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden is a thriving sanctuary for native plants and wildlife, showcasing the region’s diverse landscapes while honoring the Indigenous people of the area.—
Maggie Downs,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Native to a variety of habitats throughout the Eastern United States, little bluestem thrives in a range of planting sites, from rocky to clay soils and dry to moist conditions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Spring is ideal for planting flowering shrubs, perennials, and ornamental trees such as azaleas, hydrangeas, and dogwoods.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Plants spend all of their energy on flowering, so dividing during bloom time can stress their root development.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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When a snowstorm blows up suddenly and socks in the entire area, Lester and Mike begin a search that soon expands with the aid of local neighbors and law enforcement.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Functional Fabric Fair has also expanded its speaker programming to provide forward-thinking insights and solutions to current challenges.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, Savannah, Georgia, has blossomed as a destination for festive experiences, and its vibrancy has only grown brighter thanks to the revitalization of a 1912 power plant.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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That dread has blossomed by midnight, when the room suddenly goes dark.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Burgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeon. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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