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 early feedback on the mushrooming bond between Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson is positive.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mushroom
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Ratcliffe has since increased his stake to nearly 30 per cent after spending a further $300m on new shares.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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The increasing supply of NPs and PAs could offset this primary care shortfall if their capabilities were fully utilized.—
Web Golinkin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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According to recent Companies House filings, Aspinal of London saw revenues rise 9 percent to 38.6 million pounds in the year ending March 31, 2024, while adjusted EBITDA for the period registered a 27.4 percent fall to 5.3 million pounds.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
16 June 2025
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The shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses this past weekend are the latest instances of political violence that has risen across the U.S. in recent years.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
16 June 2025
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Such symptoms may include: itchy mouth, swelling of the skin, especially lips and eyes, skin rash with hives, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, trouble breathing, coughing, asthma symptoms, light headedness, passing out and more.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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Before the performance came to a close, Khalifa was overcome with emotion as his tear ducts began to swell.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
10 June 2025
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Iran’s nuclear program accelerated after the breakdown of the 2015 nuclear agreement which halted international inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The state both increased funding for special education and accelerated by one year the commitment to fully funding the Education Cost Sharing formula, through which most state aid for local education flows.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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But somebody tell me where the Pacers are going, or the Cavaliers, whether the Cavaliers got waxed in the playoffs by the Pacers or not.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
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Given the rare opportunity to view The Last Supper privately, our finalists wax poetic about what being on Top Chef has meant to them.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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However, as has been the case with other annual shopping events, retailers expanded the promotional period to start May 13, a week earlier than in 2024, before ending June 18.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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Last year, his position expanded to include chief franchise officer.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading: Oil stocks — Energy stocks climbed in premarket trading amid a jump in oil prices after Israel launched airstrikes against Iran without U.S. support, drawing concerns over the supply outlook from the oil-rich Persian Gulf.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
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Brent crude future prices, another top measure of oil prices, also climbed more than 8%.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 June 2025
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“Mushroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mushroom. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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