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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
But the secret was out when Finley extended her arm to point out something on film, exposing her burgeoning bundle of joy.
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Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
Universal Studios Hollywood closing old Fast & Furious ride to make room for new coaster
Wicked theme park attractions would be the logical next step in Universal’s carefully orchestrated rollout of the burgeoning film franchise.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2025
Given the lax regulatory environment, many public officials now question the lack of guardrails on this burgeoning hemp industry.
—Katharine Neill Harris, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
The burgeoning field of generative AI require huge amounts of content to train its models, resulting in increasingly frequent litigation.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
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Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
Universal Studios Hollywood closing old Fast & Furious ride to make room for new coaster
Wicked theme park attractions would be the logical next step in Universal’s carefully orchestrated rollout of the burgeoning film franchise.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2025
Given the lax regulatory environment, many public officials now question the lack of guardrails on this burgeoning hemp industry.
—Katharine Neill Harris, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
The burgeoning field of generative AI require huge amounts of content to train its models, resulting in increasingly frequent litigation.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeon
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Though Congress began its new session just a little over a month ago, its approval rating has increased among Americans, according to new data from Gallup.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Easy solution: increase the toll to keep more cars out of Midtown.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Instead, the Cardinals have flourished under first-year coach Pat Kelsey.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The movement flourished during the anti-lockdown movement at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Come springtime in Dallas, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden bursts into vivid color, as cherry trees bloom alongside tulips.—
Alina Polishuk,
AFAR Media,
25 Feb. 2025
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The annual wildflower blooming starting around mid-June is one of the best times to visit the area.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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With inflation high and interest rates rising, the outlook is bleak for many Americans.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
28 Feb. 2025
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The personal savings rate also spiked higher, rising to 4.6%.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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His ventures have thrived because of their agility and responsiveness to market demands, setting new benchmarks for excellence.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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After the team practiced ahead of its flight to Toronto, backup center Kevin Love likened the team’s task ahead to thriving within a playoff series: playing things out while relying on luck, executing and winning games against non-playoff teams and capitalizing on homestands.—
James Jackson,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Plants flower profusely in mid-summer, with tiny pink to purple blooms covering the ground.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
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The style of the shoes was frequently misaligned with the gender of the celebrity—Judy Garland, for example, was represented by a male cowboy boot with a feather and foil crest, while Truman Capote was awarded a woman’s shoe decorated with flowering vines.—
Richard Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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She’s since expanded into other jewelry and accessories categories and launched lifestyle items like laptop cases, luggage tags and keychains.—
Layla Ilchi,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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Since then, the company has expanded to more than 20 locations across California, including a wholesale site.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Feb. 2025
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By the wee hours of the morning, the gentle murmur had blossomed into a throaty roar.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Feb. 2025
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Since joining Nottingham Forest, Anderson’s career has blossomed.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Burgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeon. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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