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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
Television Gabriel Luna on Tommy’s goodbye to Joel in ‘The Last of Us’ and its double meaning
April 27, 2025
With the exception of Ellie and Dina’s burgeoning relationship, much of this season felt like a big teaser reel for Season 3.
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Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
And especially Spagnuolo’s type — further reflecting both his imprint on the franchise and the burgeoning dynamics between him and Veach.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
After debuting her first song in 2023, the Mexican beauty influencer has made a successful jump into music and is leading the burgeoning reggaeton Mexa scene.
—Lucas Villa, Allure, 21 May 2025
Still, Musk’s deep connections to the Trump administration could present an existential challenge to AST’s burgeoning business.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
And especially Spagnuolo’s type — further reflecting both his imprint on the franchise and the burgeoning dynamics between him and Veach.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
After debuting her first song in 2023, the Mexican beauty influencer has made a successful jump into music and is leading the burgeoning reggaeton Mexa scene.
—Lucas Villa, Allure, 21 May 2025
Still, Musk’s deep connections to the Trump administration could present an existential challenge to AST’s burgeoning business.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeon
Verb
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In the past 12 months alone, revenue increased 8.1% from $372 billion to $400 billion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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These stressors seem to be taking a toll; measurements show anxiety and sleep deprivation among adolescents are rising, and even teen suicide attempts are increasing.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
26 May 2025
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Their ability to cash in on their chemistry makes the North Stars’ attack flourish.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Her career continued to flourish with big- and small-screen roles in the aughts and 2010s.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Some flowers bloom at the beginning of spring, while others begin to flower at the end of the summer or early fall and can bloom for a couple of days or weeks.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Visit in spring to avoid the worst of the crowds, and see the landscape awash in seasonal wildflower blooms.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Insurance premiums have risen 24% on average in recent years, according to the Consumer Federation of America.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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Future policy changes could determine whether America’s retirement age continues to rise.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Seventeen seemingly thrives under high-stress conditions in part because of their focus on mental and physical health.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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Despite navigating these health challenges as a six-year-old, Hope is still thriving, the 60-year-old explained.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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Another bonus of harvesting smaller fruit is that your plant will keep flowering and fruiting throughout the summer.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
24 May 2025
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The best way to encourage months of flowering on French (bigleaf) and oakleaf hydrangeas is by pruning as little as possible.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Now in its fourth year, Bleak Week is expanding across the country — and, via the Prince Charles Cinema, across the pond to London — to hold screenings at 11 venues in eight cities.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
27 May 2025
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Blockchain, once synonymous with cryptocurrency, is expanding into areas like secure transactions and transparent supply chains.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Flanigan had shared several photos on social media of her children and a blossoming baby bump in 2021.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Meanwhile, romance with someone different or from another culture might blossom.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 May 2025
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“Burgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeon. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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