as in burgeoning
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as in flowering
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as in blooming
to produce flowers
the fruit tree seemed to blossom overnight once the warm spring weather arrived
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Adjective
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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 -
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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Like many other hybrid plants, African blue basil is sterile, which helps to explain its extravagant flowering; when a plant does not form seeds, there is more energy to devote purely to flowering.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
14 Mar. 2025
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That stunts growth and cuts off buds that would otherwise produce the beautiful full flowering displays of natural azalea.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The paintings will offer visitors a glimpse into the society and artistic traditions of the time including scenes of everyday life, landscapes and portraits, reflecting the values and prosperity of the Dutch Republic during a flourishing period of economic expansion and global trade.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Central American coastal nation of Belize boasts a flourishing and increasingly diverse economy, with the country’s central bank forecasting a gross domestic product growth rate of 7.1 percent for 2024, based on the first nine months of the year’s excellent performance.—
Panorama Media Ltd.,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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All maturation happens in casks made from Caucasian oak—Yerevan’s casks are made from trees at least 70 years old—which imparts unique flavor properties to the aged liquid.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The expert gardener also suggests opting for the largest-size plants that your budget will allow, as this will speed up the maturation rate of your beds.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Blossoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossoming. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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