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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
Television Gabriel Luna on Tommy’s goodbye to Joel in ‘The Last of Us’ and its double meaning
April 27, 2025
With the exception of Ellie and Dina’s burgeoning relationship, much of this season felt like a big teaser reel for Season 3.
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Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
And especially Spagnuolo’s type — further reflecting both his imprint on the franchise and the burgeoning dynamics between him and Veach.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
After debuting her first song in 2023, the Mexican beauty influencer has made a successful jump into music and is leading the burgeoning reggaeton Mexa scene.
—Lucas Villa, Allure, 21 May 2025
Still, Musk’s deep connections to the Trump administration could present an existential challenge to AST’s burgeoning business.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
And especially Spagnuolo’s type — further reflecting both his imprint on the franchise and the burgeoning dynamics between him and Veach.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
After debuting her first song in 2023, the Mexican beauty influencer has made a successful jump into music and is leading the burgeoning reggaeton Mexa scene.
—Lucas Villa, Allure, 21 May 2025
Still, Musk’s deep connections to the Trump administration could present an existential challenge to AST’s burgeoning business.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeon
Verb
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Add depth to a fence to increase its effectiveness.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Mahan won his first term as mayor in 2022 with 51.3% of the vote after residents pushed to move the mayoral election to align with the presidential one to increase voter turnout.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2025
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On a grimy strip of North Graham Street, tucked between industrial supply stores, a hidden gem quietly flourished for over a year.—
Emiene Wright,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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These militia-style groups flourished during Joe Biden’s Presidency, as border crossings increased and the right-wing media hyped anti-immigrant fears.—
Jessica Pishko,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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Some flowers bloom at the beginning of spring, while others begin to flower at the end of the summer or early fall and can bloom for a couple of days or weeks.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Visit in spring to avoid the worst of the crowds, and see the landscape awash in seasonal wildflower blooms.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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In the Tuesday, June 3 episode, Gilbert recalled getting the role of Laura Ingalls and how her parents tried to keep her life normal despite her star rising.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Interestingly, this percentage rises to 64% when examining data from the last 3 years instead of 5.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Many are drought-tolerant, thrive in a variety of soil conditions, and are all-around low-maintenance plants.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Hoerner has thrived when the Cubs have needed a big hit with runners on base.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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As temperatures increase, so will flowering and fruiting.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Most home plantings need well over a year to grow large enough to flower and fruit.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Trump’s memo will go into the history books as a moment when presidential power expanded to put under his control a military force aimed at U.S. civilians.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Stablecoins are often treated as satellites of U.S. monetary policy—dollar proxies that expand liquidity and shore up Treasury demand.—
Jemma Green,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The generosity of a gorgeous bouquet is enthralling on this wine, with blossoming jasmine and rose petals intermixed with star anise with silky tannins caressing the palate with multilayered fruit and an extended length of flavor on the finish.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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With notes of beachwood, vanilla orchid, and neroli blossom, the candle instantly fills the home with a fresh beach scent.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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“Burgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeon. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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