as in unfolding
to produce flowers
the plant will keep flowering if you water it and regularly cut off the dead blossoms
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as in blooming
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as in blossoming
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Recent Examples of flowering
Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 28 Feb. 2023
If the roses are grafted, non-flowering rootstock suckers could be taking over the plants, although this would tend to occur more sporadically on a couple of plants in a large planting of roses, versus all of the plants.
—Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 6 Nov. 2021
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2025
Here is the problem with the huge debt: its mammoth-ness has prevented the flowering of the private securities market.
—Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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Verb
Why Grow Moss in a Garden? Mosses are non-flowering plants that produce spores rather than seeds.
—Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 28 Feb. 2023
If the roses are grafted, non-flowering rootstock suckers could be taking over the plants, although this would tend to occur more sporadically on a couple of plants in a large planting of roses, versus all of the plants.
—Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 6 Nov. 2021
Adjective
Since only a few gardeners are likely to sow seeds from agapanthus, also known as lily of the Nile, the stalks that have completed flowering can be cut back to within the foliage.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2025
Here is the problem with the huge debt: its mammoth-ness has prevented the flowering of the private securities market.
—Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowering
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Being socially connected and having flourishing friendships can deeply enhance the quality of your life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Cultivating a flourishing, diverse gut microbiome seems to translate to a range of health benefits.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
24 June 2025
Noun
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This expression offers a dry, oxidative Sherry character enhanced by accelerated tropical maturation.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Often, the best players get a big chunk of their minor-league maturation at Double-A and then make a pit stop at Triple-A.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Once contained to local disputes resolved between communities, the violence has exploded into mass killings fueled by population growth, the climate crisis, and the collapse of traditional peacemaking.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
26 July 2025
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Tie the stems loosely so their bindings don’t constrict plant movement or growth, and add extra ties if needed to make your plants extra secure.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
Noun
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In true Georgia fashion, this development is insane.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
23 July 2025
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They were designed with full knowledge of brain development, dopamine circuits, motivation, insecurity.—
Eileen Finan,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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“Flowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowering. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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