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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
Abdukodir Khusanov, Manchester City’s lightning-quick centre-back who Cannavaro will mentor through the World Cup, could be the first of many Uzbek players to be snapped by big European clubs in the coming years from a burgeoning generation of talented players.
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The burgeoning number of scientific journals that aim to make money but somehow expect scientists to review papers for free has led to a growing quality-control problem.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Bristol's burgeoning foodie scene offers everything from old-school diners and burger joints to chic cafés and noodle bars.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
In the show’s second season, Sylvia’s burgeoning event-planning business put her on a collision course with her platonic bestie’s bad-idea wedding, leaving her plenty of space to stumble and spin out within the show’s blessedly joke-heavy sensibility.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The burgeoning number of scientific journals that aim to make money but somehow expect scientists to review papers for free has led to a growing quality-control problem.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Bristol's burgeoning foodie scene offers everything from old-school diners and burger joints to chic cafés and noodle bars.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
In the show’s second season, Sylvia’s burgeoning event-planning business put her on a collision course with her platonic bestie’s bad-idea wedding, leaving her plenty of space to stumble and spin out within the show’s blessedly joke-heavy sensibility.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeon
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Becerra’s support increased by 9 percentage points in a little more than two weeks when compared with the May 9-10 Emerson results.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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But even on a per-square-foot basis, the price has increased 33%.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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But there have been interior linemen who have thrived below 300 pounds, including 295-pound Dolphins center Aaron Brewer.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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When businesses are thriving, the neighborhood becomes self-sustaining.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Choose bulbs that bloom in late winter, early spring, and late spring to extend the show.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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The South Coast Cactus and Succulent Society welcomes UC Davis Botanical Conservatory director Ernesto Sandoval for a presentation about propagating and cultivating the winter-blooming bulbs.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Supply disruptions have also hit hard in Europe and Africa, where countries are responding to rising fuel costs and a considerable threat to food security.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Airlines have faced rising fuel costs as the conflict in Iran has disrupted global oil supplies and increased energy prices.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
4 June 2026
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Allowing soil microbes to flourish by keeping soil and roots in place and maintaining soil moisture provides a huge boost to plant health and naturally prevents most weeds from appearing.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Playing teams operating with considerably lower budgets and less quality meant Palace invariably confronted opponents who sat deep and refused to go toe-to-toe for fear of offering the space in which Palace might flourish in transition.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Water and flowering trees make the place feel like an Old-World safari camp.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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My mother planted every rosebush and flowering vine in the garden, her knees in the dirt.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Behind the glass sat a sea-foam green Hermes 3000, a pre-1966 model, instantly recognizable by its bulbous body and soft, swelling curves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Lucas Mukasa / Anadolu via Getty Images Angry protests swelled Monday, including in the central town of Nanyuki, which is set to host the quarantine center.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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But overall, the economy blossomed in the mid to long term.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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That interaction blossomed into a global movement, led by Petrini, which champions eating locally, seasonally, and communally.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 May 2026
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“Burgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeon. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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