as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the suburb's population has mushroomed tremendously in the last decade
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Recent Examples of mushroom
The number of Russians who work for Chinese companies such as Huawei has mushroomed.
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Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
That initial case in Kansas already shows potential to mushroom on its own.
—Ars Technica, 21 Mar. 2025
The cost has mushroomed with no end in sight, the money is needed elsewhere and the demand for the route has never really materialized.
—Phillip Molnar, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
His dalliances with the psychedelic drug DMT and his experiments with holistic treatment modalities have mushroomed into anti-vax rhetoric and aggressive scientific skepticism.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
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Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
That initial case in Kansas already shows potential to mushroom on its own.
—Ars Technica, 21 Mar. 2025
The cost has mushroomed with no end in sight, the money is needed elsewhere and the demand for the route has never really materialized.
—Phillip Molnar, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
His dalliances with the psychedelic drug DMT and his experiments with holistic treatment modalities have mushroomed into anti-vax rhetoric and aggressive scientific skepticism.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mushroom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mushroom
Verb
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Autism rates increased, again: But RFK Jr. diverges from CDC report about the reason.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Net income increased almost thirteenfold last year to $192.4 million from $15.3 million in 2023.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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Strong floral aromatics as well as aromas of marshmallows, candy cane, Tunisian rose and buttered toast in this wine with 12.8 percent alcohol.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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If sea levels continue to rise, urban areas may have to consider taking drastic action to prevent flooding and other disruption to city life.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
Verb
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December 2012 Intense pain, swelling, and overwhelming fatigue worsen.—
Health,
Health,
20 May 2025
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The wheat fields practically glow golden-yellow, the citizens work and mingle while wearing gorgeous and colorful clothes, and the music swells and soothes with ancient vibes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Currently, a shift in technology and user behavior might accelerate the conclusion of the agreement.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Witnesses told police the SUV appeared to accelerate directly at the family.—
Bethany Brown,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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The 10-minute Blue Origin publicity flight delivered its promised social media moments: Perry kissed the ground while King waxed philosophical about Earth’s beauty.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
19 Apr. 2025
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Which is why during a chat with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe this week, the singer-songwriter waxed rhapsodic about accidentally being pulled into Swift’s pandemic orbit in the best way possible.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
16 Apr. 2025
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This year, that influence expanded into the cultural mainstream with her debut on Season 7 of The Real Housewives of Miami.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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On a year-on-year basis, however, Japan's GDP expanded 1.7%, the largest expansion since the first quarter of 2023 and a stronger showing compared to the 1.3% growth seen in the fourth quarter.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
Verb
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That average has actually climbed drastically in the recent days, as McMahon has seven hits in his last 10 at-bats.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The first measles case this year was reported in late January in Texas, where the number of cases had climbed to 709 as of Friday, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2025
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“Mushroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mushroom. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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