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also bourgeons
1
as in rises
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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2
as in thrives
to grow vigorously
the spring flowers burgeoned once the warm weather set in for good
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeons
Verb
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Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in Nabatieh, Lebanon, April 16, 2026.—
April 16,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026 -
Monica rises, and her cobalt raiment slithers behind her down the steps.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Painting is where my queerness thrives.—
Gabe Montesanti,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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Jackson has size, speed, a long wingspan and thrives as a press corner in the Horned Frogs’ defensive scheme.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Accessible, affordable childcare alleviates poverty, prevents homelessness, improves employer productivity and retention, increases the tax base, supports small businesses and keeps young families in our communities.—
Susan Ellenberg,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The letter alleges that the Missouri State Tax Commission’s recent orders regarding Jackson County assessments do not discuss credits on 2023 and 2024 tax payments, or the 15% cap on commercial property value increases that LeVota has also implemented.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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Connection flourishes in every season of life when expectations are realistic and commitment is mutual.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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This time around, his recording studio morphed from a playground into a haven, its familiar walls allowing the type of creativity that only flourishes in private spaces—a luxury for the band at that time.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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Creeping Charlie also blooms in late winter or early spring, which is before many people get into the garden.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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The 10th hole is Camelia, another one that typically blooms well before the Masters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Her voice swells, filling the chamber like steam.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Massachusetts lawmaker is part of a growing chorus of voices in Washington calling for stronger oversight of these betting platforms as interest swells.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Choose the path that expands your world.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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This amazing project significantly expands our ability to accomplish our mission, to stimulate curiosity and inspire science learning in everyone, on a scale and with an impact unlike anything in our history.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Investors' attention is now divided between geopolitical developments and earnings season, which accelerates on both sides of the Atlantic this week.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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The strategy also expands the military's long-range strike capabilities and accelerates the introduction of intergrated air and missile defense systems.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Burgeons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeons. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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