mushroom

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Recent Examples of mushroom The early feedback on the mushrooming bond between Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson is positive. Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025 Canada’s Prime Minister-elect Mark Carney is warning President Trump to back off after scoring a convincing victory in an election driven by north-of-the-border anger over the mushrooming trade war and annexation threats. Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025 Between two and three million years ago, the number of virus species infecting fish in the lake mysteriously mushroomed. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 The number of Russians who work for Chinese companies such as Huawei has mushroomed. Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mushroom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mushroom
Verb
  • The gap between the top 75th percentile and the bottom 25th percentile performers increased by 1.5 times in Q1 2025 compared to a year earlier, with market leaders continuing to charge ahead while the bottom 20% to 30% of the sector continued to report a reduction in growth.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 June 2025
  • In the long term, budget experts warn that an aging population and rising health care costs mean entitlement spending will gobble an increasing percentage of gross domestic product (GDP).
    Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 19 June 2025
Verb
  • Mason West is a 6-foot-6, 220-pound rising senior at Edina (Minn.) High School.
    Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
  • That, however, may be a blessing in disguise that allows Fatu to rise up the ranks on SmackDown even quicker than expected.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • LoPresti said southern flannel moths sting through venomous hairs that can cause burning, numbness, swelling, and in severe cases, nausea or full-limb inflammation.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2025
  • As of Wednesday, the number had swelled to 1,218, according to the ACLU of Southern California.
    Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • Putting oneself in those situations that challenge conversational comfort zones and embracing discomfort, tension and unresolved conflicts accelerates growth significantly.
    Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
  • This can accelerate aging and increase the risk for diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some cancers.
    Essence, Essence, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • The brand continued its innovations with new interpretations of reflective technology, thermosensitive fabric and experiments with new methods for waxing garments.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
  • Behold the Billie Wax Kit, perfect for waxing your face and bikini line.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 June 2025
Verb
  • Last year, his position expanded to include chief franchise officer.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 June 2025
  • Organizers are also expanding the slate of live podcasts with Johnny Manziel’s Glory Daze and Jeff Teague’s 520 Podcast set to take the stage, for example.
    Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • Armed with picks Nos. 8 (own), 19 (via Milwaukee), 22 (via Atlanta), 26 (via New York), 27 (via Houston) and 36 (own), Brooklyn had enough assets to potentially climb the draft board if needed.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 26 June 2025
  • Innovative Technology of Oklo The demand for electricity is anticipated to climb sharply in the upcoming years, and nuclear energy is emerging as a compelling solution.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025

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“Mushroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mushroom. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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