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also bourgeons
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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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as in thrives
to grow vigorously
the spring flowers burgeoned once the warm weather set in for good
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And when a bond is dumped, its yield — or the interest the government must pay new investors in those same bonds — rises.
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Black smoke rises from the area of the Russian oil producer Gazprom Neft's Moscow oil refinery on the south-eastern outskirts of Moscow on June 18, 2026.
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Contrarian investing thrives when companies are deeply out of favor, presenting opportunities as market sentiment often overreacts to temporary setbacks.
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The 6-foot-9 Haugh stretches defenses with his shooting, attacks the rim, thrives in transition and guards multiple positions.
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This plant flowers year-round and, like all abutilon cultivars, is not water needy.
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That increases borrowing costs across the wider economy, including people’s mortgage rates.
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People taking diuretics, beta-blockers or any transdermal medication patches should check with a doctor first since heat significantly increases drug absorption through the skin.
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Indeed, soccer is honored and flourishes with that kind of play.
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In the open-concept living and dining areas, classic architecture flourishes against a modern color palette and contemporary furnishings.
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This is typically done in the spring or summer, before the plant blooms.
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The city blooms with bikers, picnickers, runners, and walkers, and cafés push their tables out to the sidewalk.
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And if out-of-towners are visiting, the ranks of the older timers swells a few more.
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Sense of place The river — which swells with spring snowmelt — and surrounding wilderness give the property a strong sense of place.
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Usage spikes can happen suddenly, experimentation expands rapidly across teams and model selection decisions may be driven more by hype than operational efficiency.
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The brand also expands its reach through digital tools, virtual consultants and ongoing training to maintain its product accessibility and integrity.
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“Burgeons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeons. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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