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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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The decision to decrease the tax rate comes after a recent revaluation that increased single-family home values in the county by about 58%.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2025
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The gap between the top 75th percentile and the bottom 25th percentile performers increased by 1.5 times in Q1 2025 compared to a year earlier, with market leaders continuing to charge ahead while the bottom 20% to 30% of the sector continued to report a reduction in growth.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
19 June 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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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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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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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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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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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
Verb
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This perennial is drought tolerant and has a very long bloom time, flowering all summer long.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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Deer tend to leave these beautiful flowering vines alone.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2025
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Organizers are also expanding the slate of live podcasts with Johnny Manziel’s Glory Daze and Jeff Teague’s 520 Podcast set to take the stage, for example.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
20 June 2025
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Hackers over the years have expanded their target list to include cities and municipalities, hospitals, hotels and casinos, as reported by CBS News' 60 Minutes.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
20 June 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 1 Jul. 2025.
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