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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
Aragua, an industrial state with a large military presence, offered a number of geographic and material advantages to a burgeoning criminal enterprise.
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Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The scenes featuring Dora’s burgeoning friendships with her new classmates are lackluster and unnecessary.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Like their characters, the ensemble has made big choices since graduating from high school, including whether to go or pass on college in the name of, or despite, their burgeoning careers.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
In the early 1990s, MMA was burgeoning in popularity.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
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Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The scenes featuring Dora’s burgeoning friendships with her new classmates are lackluster and unnecessary.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Like their characters, the ensemble has made big choices since graduating from high school, including whether to go or pass on college in the name of, or despite, their burgeoning careers.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
In the early 1990s, MMA was burgeoning in popularity.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeon
Verb
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Federal Supplement Security Income payments would increase for January but those payments would be made at the end of December.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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But there is really no reason why this should be the case for Pilates—which consists of different low-impact movements to strengthen your core muscles, increase your flexibility, improve your posture and give you more awareness of your body in general.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the mockumentary format that The Office popularized has flourished in a host of other series, which did not go unnoticed among the show’s producers.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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In the background, policy advocates are pushing for a safe harbor model as a legal middle ground, where innovation can flourish without being stifled by excessive regulation.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Mums need moisture to stay healthy and continue blooming.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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This summer-blooming perennial can be divided in spring or fall, but since spring is so busy with many garden chores, why not do it this fall?—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Set in early-1960s New York City, the film follows a folk song singing Minnesotan with a guitar and a dream, rising from a coffeehouse performer to a counterculture legend.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Gabby Provenzano rose at the near post and powered home a header from point-blank range in the 81st minute, assisted by Sabrina McNeill’s cross off a corner.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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This is a young and talented group with tremendous upside under a defensive coordinator who thrives off chaotic defensive lines.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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From Harlem’s iconic cultural institutions to Brooklyn’s creative hubs, NYC’s Black singles thrive in a landscape of endless possibilities and community pride.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
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Plants flower 75-90 days after sowing seeds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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How has that crop flowered, developed, and matured?—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The tournament expanded from 24 teams to 32 at the start of the 1999-2000 season, with a second group stage then played before being replaced with the round of 16 in 2003-04.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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This shift is reinforced by Russia’s push to expand its eastward infrastructure through the Power of Siberia pipelines cementing a more permanent divide in global energy markets.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The 24-year-old has quickly blossomed into one of the league’s top defensive linemen and played a key role in helping the Eagles win the Super Bowl last season.—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Dubbed the Boys From Oklahoma, after Ragweed’s beloved 1999 song of the same name, the shows blossomed into four concerts at Boone Pickens Stadium on the campus of Oklahoma State University in Stillwater.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Burgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeon. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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