as in flourishing
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also bourgeoning
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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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as in thriving
to grow vigorously
the spring flowers burgeoned once the warm weather set in for good
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as in blooming
to produce flowers
chrysanthemums usually burgeon in early fall
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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
Mike Wall, Space.com, 2 June 2026
Michigan’s burgeoning data-center industry has given Whitmer more opportunities to offer financial inducements to some of the richest companies in the world.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
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Adjective
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
Verb
Vehicles like Mira and Helios could also fly satellite-servicing missions and help analysts keep an eye on the burgeoning activity in Earth orbit and beyond — a key national security need, Mueller said.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 2 June 2026
Michigan’s burgeoning data-center industry has given Whitmer more opportunities to offer financial inducements to some of the richest companies in the world.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
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Before, scientists thought bilaterians primarily arose during the Cambrian period and were rare—certainly not diverse and flourishing—in the Ediacaran.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026
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Free settlement and separation from New South Wales Allan Cunningham’s exploration of the Darling Downs pointed the way toward more flourishing settlement, which had already begun overland from the south from 1840 after the penal colony had been abolished.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 Mar. 2026
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Leading up to Election Day, the Democratic share of those later ballots, which often determine the outcome in California, was steadily increasing as liberal-leaning voters began to make their choice.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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At that time, Musk accused the FTC of aggressively increasing the number of investigative demands.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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English clubs are also thriving in international competitions.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Soft Bar is thriving, and Kyle and Carl are over their rift.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Cut stems back by one-third of their height after the first flush of flowers fades in early summer to spur the plant continue blooming.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
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Your garden will be a show-stopper all season thanks to these long-blooming flowers.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
30 May 2026
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This year’s rodeo, held on August 7 and 8, is moving to the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee to accommodate rising attendance.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Early arrivals bring rising excitement While airports have not yet seen the largest crowds expected for the tournament, excitement is already building among fans who have arrived early.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Oleander This pink-flowering shrub causes serious heart and gastrointestinal problems in cats and other animals.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Water and flowering trees make the place feel like an Old-World safari camp.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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An undeveloped parcel of land in northern Olathe could later be a spot for new townhomes after the city council went against the planning commission’s stance on how the land should be used.—
Kendrick Calfee
June 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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Grayoaks remains Maybeck’s first residence in Ross; the home was built when the small town was transitioning from undeveloped woodland to an exclusive country enclave.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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Vietnam is expanding rooftop solar adoption as part of a broader push toward renewable energy and long-term energy security.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Building on its successful rollout in Brazil, Juspay is expanding Click to Pay globally to eliminate manual card entry, which minimizes checkout friction, reduces cart abandonment and boosts conversion rates.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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“Burgeoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeoning. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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