effloresced

verb

past tense of effloresce
as in flowered
to produce flowers created an artificial environment in which plants grew and effloresced regardless of season

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  1. flowered
  2. bloomed
  3. blossomed
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  • Staking helps protect tall or large-flowered dahlias from breakage and flopping over, especially after rain or strong wind.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
  • Here's what the experts say happens, and what to do if your plant has already flowered.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 15 May 2026
Definition of flowered
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  • Founded in 2009, the group has bloomed into a small empire—we’re talking nearly 70 of the South’s favorite restaurants, hotels, bars, and cafes, plus another dozen or so in development—with thoughtful intention.
    — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In fact, Monet wanted gardens full of diverse plants, often arranging them in successive waves of flowers that bloomed for only a few weeks, creating an artwork in itself.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of bloomed
Verb
  • Above all, a lifelong friendship blossomed between the two leads.
    — Daria Egidi, Vanity Fair, 23 Aug. 2026
  • That’s not to say, however, that the event hasn’t also blossomed into a significant commercial operation.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of blossomed
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