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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
So Spears ended up mostly documenting her burgeoning relationship with Federline.
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Krystie Lee Yandoli, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2025
The deal further cements a burgeoning security partnership between Australia and Japan.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
While Torquay might not have the culinary reputation of Barcelona or Cannes, France, there’s a burgeoning restaurant scene and an abundance of classic English staples like pubs, beer gardens, tea rooms, and farmers’ markets.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
Nell and Nan are moving forward and are happy to have a burgeoning relationship with one another.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 July 2025
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Krystie Lee Yandoli, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2025
The deal further cements a burgeoning security partnership between Australia and Japan.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
While Torquay might not have the culinary reputation of Barcelona or Cannes, France, there’s a burgeoning restaurant scene and an abundance of classic English staples like pubs, beer gardens, tea rooms, and farmers’ markets.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
Nell and Nan are moving forward and are happy to have a burgeoning relationship with one another.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeon
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During the month of its release, the number of articles about KPop Demon Hunters increased nearly four-fold to 1,394.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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That higher load increases energy expenditure, respiration and heart rate, which is good for heart health and can improve endurance.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
18 Aug. 2025
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Conversely, Canada’s tourism industry has been flourishing, with many visitors opting for the country as an alternative to the U.S.—
Michele Robson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Roughly 20,000 fans showed up to watch seven comedians perform D&D, with a few rock show flourishes — like gouts of butane fire around the stage to simulate the wrath of the dragon Kalvaxis, the big villain of the night.—
Scott Greenstone,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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Sunflowers are beginning to bloom around Kansas City, and farms and fields are welcoming visitors to come explore their lands and take pictures with the big bright beauties.—
Joseph Hernandez
August 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, Medellín blooms with eternal spring—its hillsides alive with orchids and sky-sailing cable cars.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The benchmark 10-year note yield rose nearly 4 basis points to 4.328%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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Of course, this gives rise to some very important questions: What are the implications for privacy when so many of us are ready to share our deepest thoughts with AI companies?—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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To thrive, professionals will need to position themselves as fundamentally different.—
ByMike Saunders,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Fungus thrives in warm, moist areas, so having your sweaty feet stuffed inside shoes and socks all day can create an ideal environment for fungus to grow.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Media-polling partnerships flowered starting in the mid-1970s with the CBS News/New York Times poll which began in late1975.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Its most notable feature was a large central lawn, framed with bright flower beds and flowering trees.—
Kyler Alvord,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Currently, Ryan is expanding his expertise by working toward becoming a licensed nutritionist, adding a well-rounded dimension to his fitness programs.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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The stadium, set to open in 2027, is being built to expand to MLS requirements needed for a Republic FC jump from the USL to the top-tier soccer league.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Jam sessions and strict music regiments spearheaded by Sun Ra ensued and the band blossomed.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
6 Aug. 2025
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What started as a quiet corner and a single gallery has blossomed into a dynamic six-block neighborhood of studios, shops, restaurants, and live music venues.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Burgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeon. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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