as in blooming
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as in blossoming
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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
Jacob S. Suissa, The Conversation, 20 June 2024
But this recently discovered preserved pollen came from non-flowering gymnosperms, a group of seed-producing plants that includes conifers such as pine, fir and spruce trees.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Mar. 2023
Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
The mere accumulation of wealth and power is available to the dictator and the democrat alike; what freedom alone can bring is the liberation of the human mind and spirit which finds its greatest flowering in the free society.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 19 Dec. 2025
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
Pruning is rarely needed but could be done right after flowering.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Is the chemistry of fern and flowering plant nectar the same?
—Jacob S. Suissa, The Conversation, 20 June 2024
But this recently discovered preserved pollen came from non-flowering gymnosperms, a group of seed-producing plants that includes conifers such as pine, fir and spruce trees.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Mar. 2023
Noun
Give papayas full sun and careful watering to encourage healthy growth, flowering, and fruiting.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
The mere accumulation of wealth and power is available to the dictator and the democrat alike; what freedom alone can bring is the liberation of the human mind and spirit which finds its greatest flowering in the free society.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 19 Dec. 2025
Verb
Remove outer stems of cilantro at least weekly to encourage more growth to develop and to keep it from flowering.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
Pruning is rarely needed but could be done right after flowering.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
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During non-blooming periods, the bulb focuses on producing tall leaves that capture energy and store it for the next flowering phase.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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However, there are newer hydrangea varieties called reblooming hydrangeas that bloom on both old and new wood to extend the blooming time.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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After months of speculation, sources are confirming that Joe Jonas and Tatiana Gabriela are dating—and their blossoming romance is quickly heating up.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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That $59 million pricetag was charged to what is expected to be a blossoming and record federal debt of $38 trillion in 2026.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 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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There are certain fruits that produce a high amount of ethylene, thus speeding up the ripening process.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
20 Jan. 2026
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Both short days along with lower day and night temperatures slow the ripening process.—
Brian Bell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As founding director of the cyborg psychology research group and co-director of MIT Media Lab’s Advancing Humans with AI research program, Pataranutaporn is interested in ways that people can use AI to promote human flourishing, pro-social interaction, and human-to-human interaction.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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It has been correlated with swells of human progress and flourishing, science and technology, medicine and political freedom.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
24 Dec. 2025
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Weiss said a key influence in his maturation was Eagles teammate Hyun-jin Ryu.—
Sam Warren,
Houston Chronicle,
28 Jan. 2026
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Even popular growth engines like Austin and Denver are showing signs of this maturation.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Airfares increased through much of 2025 because of slower flight capacity growth along routes.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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But Trump’s tariffs have forced exporters to look elsewhere, creating a backlash in other markets that could put up additional trade barriers and limit future growth, Prasad said.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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The development is the latest as Syria's new leaders have struggled since toppling former President Bashar Assad in December 2024 to assert their full authority over the country torn by nearly 14 years of civil war.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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The program required the developments to remain affordable for more than a half-century to receive the funding.—
Ana Ceballos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Flowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowering. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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