as in blooming
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to produce flowers
the plant will keep flowering if you water it and regularly cut off the dead blossoms
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Recent Examples of flowering
Kate Murphy, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
Is the chemistry of fern and flowering plant nectar the same?
—Jacob S. Suissa, The Conversation, 20 June 2024
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
For best flowering and fruit production, plant watermelon in a location receiving eight to 10 hours of sunlight per day.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Climbing flowering vines can look great in the right spot.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
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Adjective
Stroll through the exotic and flowering plant life during the December Nights festival on Dec. 6 from 1-7pm and Dec. 7 from noon-6pm.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
Is the chemistry of fern and flowering plant nectar the same?
—Jacob S. Suissa, The Conversation, 20 June 2024
Noun
Water and flowering trees make the place feel like an Old-World safari camp.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
For best flowering and fruit production, plant watermelon in a location receiving eight to 10 hours of sunlight per day.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Verb
One of the fastest-growing flowering shrubs, a butterfly bush can easily put on 5 feet or more of new growth in a single season.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Climbing flowering vines can look great in the right spot.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowering
Adjective
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While plant breeders have been able to coax other garden plants into re-blooming, this is not the case for peonies.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
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Abelia Grandiflora This blooming, deer-resistant shrub in the honeysuckle family has glossy green foliage and pale-pink or white flowers.—
Kate Nateras,
Architectural Digest,
10 June 2026
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Kyle Busch was heavily involved in Brexton’s driving endeavors and looked forward to his blossoming career.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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For a heritage brand, tying the fragrance to values of nostalgia and blossoming femininity creates a valuable association that would be difficult to convey authentically through a traditional ad campaign.—
Alison Bringé,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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At the time, Burr was receiving briefings and involved in conversations suggesting the country faced a burgeoning health crisis that could hurt the economy.—
Nicholas Fandos,
BostonGlobe.com,
15 May 2020
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After the last vote on March 2 ended in a stalemate, Netanyahu and former military chief Benny Gantz agreed late last month to try to form a unity government because of the burgeoning coronavirus crisis.—
Time,
Time,
20 Apr. 2020
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Sani says the very long and gentle ripening season allowed the grapes to achieve excellent phenolic maturity while preserving freshness, balance, and aromatic complexity.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
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This also means better tomato ripening and a better yield.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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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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Research has shown that raw cheese is not, in fact, resistant to pathogens; while aging can mitigate some risk, harmful bacteria can still survive the usual 60-day maturation process.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The diurnal swing forces the whiskey deeper into the wood than typical Kentucky maturation, and the dry desert air drives evaporation hard.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Russia is experiencing growth stagnation – even recession by some economists’ estimates – as well as rampant business closures and declining consumer confidence, Snegovaya said.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Culture is a growth asset, not a soft benefit.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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This includes streaming video on demand, linear television and studio production, distribution and development.—
Savannah Sicurella,
AJC.com,
13 June 2026
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Suárez sees her development continuing with the Mercury, along with adjusting to playing her rookie season in the WNBA.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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“Flowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowering. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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