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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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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Developed from the earlier Light School framework within Virtual World Society, Luminara examines how immersive technology, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, creativity, and experiential learning may work together to support human flourishing and social connection.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
4 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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Eight years later, Loomis voters approved Measure C with more than 71% support, extending the existing tax without increasing the rate.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Starting July 1, according to an SEC filing Thursday, his target annual bonus is rising to $9 million, and his target annual equity award increasing to $20 million.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Easily walkable, museums, inns, bed & breakfasts, restaurants, a thriving farmers market and a variety of shops are all located in the half-square-mile historic district.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Bears are thriving thanks in part to an abundance of food — including acorns, deer and boars — under the influence of a warming climate, experts say.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Once its blooming season wraps up in spring, its leafy shrub remains.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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In times of drought, roses stop blooming as a way to conserve moisture.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2026
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These non-flowering, rootless plants have stems and leaves and reproduce through spores.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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According to the study, the site hosts over 100,000 plants, including many critically endangered species, as well as being home to the UK’s only Coco de Mer and the country’s first flowering baobab.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
5 Mar. 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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The actor, who is about to return to season 2 of the spy drama The Agency, gets candid about his son Homer's blossoming acting career.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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However, some of these plants can even bloom multiple times in a single year, blossoming again and again during the spring, summer, or fall.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
6 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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“Burgeoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeoning. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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