burgeons

verb

variants also bourgeons
present tense third-person singular of burgeon
1
as in rises
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 thrives
to grow vigorously the spring flowers burgeoned once the warm weather set in for good

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3
as in flowers
to produce flowers chrysanthemums usually burgeon in early fall

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Recent Examples of burgeons From the pine forests and black swamps to the marsh flats and on to the Gulf, the refuge burgeons with life in ways hard to explain to someone who hasn’t been there. — Jeff Vandermeer, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeons
  1. rises
  2. thrives
  3. flowers
  4. increases
  5. flourishes
  6. blooms
  7. swells
  8. expands
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  • With little rain forecast, countries across Central and Eastern Europe are turning to expensive imports as power demand rises.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Reliable, around-the-clock electricity has become a growing priority as power demand rises from data centers, artificial intelligence infrastructure and industrial expansion.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of rises
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  • In winter, the plant thrives with nighttime temperatures between 40 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit to stimulate spring flowers.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Workplace innovation thrives in a psychologically safe culture where employees can experiment and share ideas.
    — Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of thrives
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  • This plant flowers year-round and, like all abutilon cultivars, is not water needy.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of flowers
Verb
  • Curcumin is poorly absorbed on its own, but piperine, a compound in black pepper, increases how much curcumin your body takes in.
    — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Every additional interaction increases operating costs while providing little assurance of stronger products or happier customers.
    — Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of increases
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  • The cancer arose in one clam, crossed into the other, and now flourishes in its new host, while the pullet carpet shell in those same waters shows no trace of the disease.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Given the number of people involved in the current outbreak already, Mandrell suspects there may be multiple sources of contamination, since this is the time that the parasite generally flourishes.
    — Alice Park, Time, 17 July 2026
Definition of flourishes
Verb
  • Harvest oregano before the plant blooms to experience this herb’s best flavor.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2026
  • This is typically done in the spring or summer, before the plant blooms.
    — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
Definition of blooms
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  • The National Weather Service has repeatedly warned of dangerous rip currents and elevated surf in recent weeks as multiple southerly swells battered the coastlines of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Rota’s gorgeous score swells sweetly as this affair is sketched, but Mario — older and wiser, to quote the Rodgers and Hammerstein song — has his doubts about a man who seems to him like a cad.
    — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of swells
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  • Partnered with Universal Music Group’s REPUBLIC Collective, GIRLS PLANET 2027 expands its global search with in-person auditions in New York, Los Angeles, and London to be held in early November.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Now, the latest twist comes as the war expands and threatens even greater fallout for the global economy.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026
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