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also bourgeon
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as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the trout population in the stream is burgeoning now that the water is clean
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Recent Examples of burgeon
So Spears ended up mostly documenting her burgeoning relationship with Federline.
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Krystie Lee Yandoli, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2025
The deal further cements a burgeoning security partnership between Australia and Japan.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
While Torquay might not have the culinary reputation of Barcelona or Cannes, France, there’s a burgeoning restaurant scene and an abundance of classic English staples like pubs, beer gardens, tea rooms, and farmers’ markets.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
Nell and Nan are moving forward and are happy to have a burgeoning relationship with one another.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 July 2025
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Krystie Lee Yandoli, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2025
The deal further cements a burgeoning security partnership between Australia and Japan.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
While Torquay might not have the culinary reputation of Barcelona or Cannes, France, there’s a burgeoning restaurant scene and an abundance of classic English staples like pubs, beer gardens, tea rooms, and farmers’ markets.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
Nell and Nan are moving forward and are happy to have a burgeoning relationship with one another.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeon
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Trump also targeted Walmart after the retailer warned its prices would increase to absorb the cost of his tariffs.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The addition of more NFL programming increases the value.—
Joe Reedy,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Aug. 2025
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Conversely, Canada’s tourism industry has been flourishing, with many visitors opting for the country as an alternative to the U.S.—
Michele Robson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Roughly 20,000 fans showed up to watch seven comedians perform D&D, with a few rock show flourishes — like gouts of butane fire around the stage to simulate the wrath of the dragon Kalvaxis, the big villain of the night.—
Scott Greenstone,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, Medellín blooms with eternal spring—its hillsides alive with orchids and sky-sailing cable cars.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Sunflowers are beginning to bloom around Kansas City, and farms and fields are welcoming visitors to come explore their lands and take pictures with the big bright beauties.—
Joseph Hernandez
August 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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Of course, this gives rise to some very important questions: What are the implications for privacy when so many of us are ready to share our deepest thoughts with AI companies?—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The benchmark 10-year note yield rose nearly 4 basis points to 4.328%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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To thrive, professionals will need to position themselves as fundamentally different.—
ByMike Saunders,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The challenges providers deal with don’t allow for a business to thrive, Favors said.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Celebrating 15 years in 2025, the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens is a bedrock of the community, welcoming all to enjoy its shaded walkways, flowering native gardens, and acres of wetlands and mangrove forests.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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The wooden exterior of the house, partly covered with flowering vines, gives the place the feel of a vacation getaway.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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In the near term, Baxter said the brand will expand its lightweight and cooling platforms to increase penetration in southern climates.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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However, the company opened its first cafe in New York City in 2021 and has since expanded to four locations, two in New York and two in California.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Jam sessions and strict music regiments spearheaded by Sun Ra ensued and the band blossomed.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
6 Aug. 2025
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What started as a quiet corner and a single gallery has blossomed into a dynamic six-block neighborhood of studios, shops, restaurants, and live music venues.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Burgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeon. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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