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also bourgeoning
1
as in increasing
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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2
as in thriving
to grow vigorously
the spring flowers burgeoned once the warm weather set in for good
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3
as in blooming
to produce flowers
chrysanthemums usually burgeon in early fall
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as in flourishing
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Recent Examples of burgeoning
Timothy B. Lee, Ars Technica, 3 Feb. 2020
Some 2,482 miles outside of Silicon Valley, Atlanta is a technological powerhouse—with a growing focus on the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence.
—Latoya Peterson, Wired, 16 Jan. 2020
Rory Fleming, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
About 14% of service companies in the New York-Northern New Jersey area have scaled back hiring or plan to do so in the next six months as a result of artificial intelligence but few have laid off employees so far as a result of the burgeoning technology, a new survey shows.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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Ebbers was born in Canada and operated a hotel chain in Mississippi before getting involved in the burgeoning long-distance phone business in the early 1980s.
—Timothy B. Lee, Ars Technica, 3 Feb. 2020
Some 2,482 miles outside of Silicon Valley, Atlanta is a technological powerhouse—with a growing focus on the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence.
—Latoya Peterson, Wired, 16 Jan. 2020
Adjective
That consistency and ability to compete at a high level is a key reason to the national team’s burgeoning success, according to the Head of Development at the Sudanese FA, Mazin Abusin.
—Rory Fleming, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
About 14% of service companies in the New York-Northern New Jersey area have scaled back hiring or plan to do so in the next six months as a result of artificial intelligence but few have laid off employees so far as a result of the burgeoning technology, a new survey shows.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeoning
Verb
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The materials also mold to your feet over time, increasing their comfort and personalizing their fit.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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In Platte County, population growth also contributes to the increasing demand for real estate.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Baghdad, it must be said, is flourishing now.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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Researchers found that self-love significantly predicts flourishing.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mums need moisture to stay healthy and continue blooming.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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This summer-blooming perennial can be divided in spring or fall, but since spring is so busy with many garden chores, why not do it this fall?—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Macron alone cannot be blamed for the rising far-right, which is on the march across the West.—
Cole Stangler,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Older adults must factor in rising costs for Medicare Part B premiums, which would be announced later in 2025.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Despite being legal, the illicit market is thriving, with only 38% of the cannabis consumed in California coming from licensed growers, according to a 2024 report released by the state Department of Cannabis Control.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Add in offbeat museums, thriving art and culinary scenes in Providence, and seasonal highlights like the WaterFire bonfires, and Rhode Island proves that small states can deliver big experiences.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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So, get out your digging tools now—you’ll want to give these flowering beauties time to settle before the ground freezes.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Deadheading keeps them flowering for as long as possible.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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According to Michigan's Department of Natural Resources, the Pigeon River State Forest is the largest swath of contiguous undeveloped land in the state's Lower Peninsula.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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This protected, undeveloped preserve includes 1,200 acres of salt marshes, tidal creeks, dunes, and beaches where turtles nest.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Student Experience and Programming — expanding academic programs such as the Capstone Design, the Flowers Invention Studio, and the Student Competition Center by supporting faculty mentors and students.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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France, which plans to recognize a Palestinian state this month at the United Nations, also voiced its opposition to Israel expanding operations in Gaza.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Burgeoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeoning. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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