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
Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
The two could be seen posing together in front of a flowering rose bush.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
With help from her friend Ben Liou, who replaced his lawn with native plants, Lee filled the space with a lively mix of sages and flowering perennials, including yellow Bladderpod, pink Palmer’s Penstemon, blue California lilac and poppies.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 10 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
In contrast, determinate tomato varieties are bushy plants with short flowering and fruiting seasons, often lasting just a few weeks.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
The two could be seen posing together in front of a flowering rose bush.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Verb
Highlights include a pink-flowering chaparral mallow, rarely seen in gardens, a white sage valued by Native Americans and the buckwheat Sterman found in San Miguel Island, plus several new oaks.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
With help from her friend Ben Liou, who replaced his lawn with native plants, Lee filled the space with a lively mix of sages and flowering perennials, including yellow Bladderpod, pink Palmer’s Penstemon, blue California lilac and poppies.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowering
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Continue to deadhead dahlias throughout their blooming season, as often as once a week, to maximize their flower production.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Regular tasks like pruning, deadheading, and checking for pests keep roses healthy and blooming.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
16 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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And as wine regions around the world search for varieties capable of maintaining freshness and balance in warmer conditions, Caíño Blanco's combination of naturally high acidity, late ripening, and climate resilience may prove more valuable than ever.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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These fruits emit ethylene gas, which naturally speeds up the ripening process.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
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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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Some are incorporating innovative finishes and maturation techniques.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Distillery manager Malcolm Waring filled the American oak casks for this release three decades ago, and the whisky spent some time in European oak over its maturation journey as well.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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But there is plenty of skepticism about whether these will meaningfully boost economic growth.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Starmer's popularity has also declined amid a persistently high cost of living, sluggish economic growth and criticism over his acceptance of gifts from wealthy donors.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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The measures would open sectors such as banking, energy, and real estate development to private capital and foreign companies.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The Union’s move is a small reversal of a decades-long trend away from scholastic sports as a soccer development tool.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2026
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“Flowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowering. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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