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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
Consider your burgeoning pimples and accompanying redness, minimized.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 25 Apr. 2025
Yes, the Pride are a burgeoning business, but for Marta, the team is a personal passion.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2025
She was focused on deepening her friendships with her acquaintances and now costars and trying out a new platform for her already burgeoning career as a model and influencer.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
And that is before even taking into account two truly transformative computing trends: AI and the burgeoning Internet of Things.
—Charles Yeomans, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Han, Allure, 25 Apr. 2025
Yes, the Pride are a burgeoning business, but for Marta, the team is a personal passion.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2025
She was focused on deepening her friendships with her acquaintances and now costars and trying out a new platform for her already burgeoning career as a model and influencer.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
And that is before even taking into account two truly transformative computing trends: AI and the burgeoning Internet of Things.
—Charles Yeomans, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeon
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Suicide rates increased 37% between 2000-2018 and decreased 5% between 2018-2020 before returning to their peak in 2022, according to the agency.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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The reception for each volume of Love, Death & Robots has steadily increased since volume one dropped in March 2019, with the volume three boasting a 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Sirens, Netflix’s big budget drama release this month, drops on May 22.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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After the Berlin Wall came down, both notions flourished.—
A. Wess Mitchell,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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McIlroy’s parents, Gerry and Rosie, went to great lengths to ensure that McIlroy could fulfill his full potential as a golfer, as Heaven paid tribute to their dedication for providing him with an opportunity to flourish.—
Ben Morse and Patrick Snell,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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Soon after, soft white florals bloom against a backdrop of musk, creating a clean, satin-like sensation on the skin.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Anza-Borrego is especially beautiful in the spring, when colorful wildflowers bloom across the desert, including purple sand verbenas, yellow desert sunflowers, and golden poppies.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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Iconic sportswear and footwear giant Adidas said Tuesday that the price of all its products will rise in the U.S. due to President Donald Trump's tariffs.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The prices of these cheaper gadgets are expected to rise considerably.—
Boone Ashworth,
Wired News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Cultivate Human Capital for Tomorrow's Challenges Most critically, organizations that thrive amid chaos prioritize developing their people for future challenges rather than merely optimizing current performance.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Baltimore County already has the foundation — the east side dominates in logistics, the central corridor boasts gaming, tech and financial services, the west side has thriving finance and IT sectors, and the southwest leads in health care, data science and biotech.—
Will Anderson,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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The petunias are tested and evaluated for qualities such as uniform structure, color quality and intensity, shape, flowering window and speed, and much more.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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Parton said there are three tricks to get lilacs to flower in more temperate, nonfreezing areas: 1.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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Known for its extreme violence, the group has expanded into Central America and various regions in the U.S. Law enforcement agencies have linked MS-13 to numerous violent crimes including murder, human trafficking, extortion, and drug distribution.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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And the foundation was good, and Ray had to expand on it and had to work hard.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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Graham was awarded the Outland Trophy – given to the best offensive or defensive lineman in college – last year having blossomed into a player with all the aspects needed to succeed in the NFL.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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For two days only, Lilly Pulitzer is blossoming with discounts on its cheery dresses, skirts, pants, and more.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Burgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeon. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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