as in flourishing
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also bourgeoning
1
as in increasing
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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as in thriving
to grow vigorously
the spring flowers burgeoned once the warm weather set in for good
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as in blooming
to produce flowers
chrysanthemums usually burgeon in early fall
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Recent Examples of burgeoning
Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 20 Dec. 2019
In the face of these threats, Cunning — like scores of fellow scientists in the burgeoning field of coral research — feels particular urgency about his work.
—Steve Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 11 Dec. 2019
Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2024
There’s a reason for the burgeoning market in electronic tags that track your belongings.
—Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2024
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Popular Mechanics spoke with Kobziar at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in San Francisco to learn more about the burgeoning field of science and unravel the impacts these wafted microbes have on the world.
—Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 20 Dec. 2019
In the face of these threats, Cunning — like scores of fellow scientists in the burgeoning field of coral research — feels particular urgency about his work.
—Steve Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 11 Dec. 2019
Verb
Signatories included burgeoning progressive voices, like Sojourners founder Jim Wallis, and leaders from Carter’s own denomination, the Southern Baptist Convention.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2024
There’s a reason for the burgeoning market in electronic tags that track your belongings.
—Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeoning
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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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Crosby’s work rate is increasing in recent games, his puck battle win ratio even better than usual.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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While such a significant shift cannot be attributed to one factor, Gallup’s analysis noted that the increasing diversity in the United States could play a role.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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Few cities in America maintain a professional network of suburban theaters that specialize in splashy productions of Broadway musicals; Chicago has just such a still-thriving circuit in Aurora, Oakbrook Terrace and Lincolnshire.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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With 11 goals and three assists across 23 appearances in all competitions, Diaz is thriving up front under Arne Slot and was the star player in a stunning 6-3 victory at Tottenham Hotspur.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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With 2025 fast approaching, the start of a new year offers nonprofit professionals an opportune time to critically assess ongoing and rising trends impacting their communities and constituents.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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With prices still rising after the Covid-19 pandemic caused inflation to spike, shoppers at high and low income level are flocking to stores providing the best prices on commodities.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Stroll through the exotic and flowering plant life during the December Nights festival on Dec. 6 from 1-7pm and Dec. 7 from noon-6pm.—
Kate Murphy,
Axios,
26 Nov. 2024
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Is the chemistry of fern and flowering plant nectar the same?—
Jacob S. Suissa,
The Conversation,
20 June 2024
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Jackson is also considering expanding her part-time interior decorating business.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Instead, Apple pledged to fund a Houston data center for computer servers powering artificial intelligence — a technology the company is expanding into as part of an industrywide craze.—
Michael Liedtke,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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On the campus would be the data center, a water treatment plant, and undeveloped land to act as a buffer to neighboring properties to the north, application materials show.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2025
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Both in her October 2024 letter and at last months meeting, Spangler said Self-Realization Fellowship does not have any plans right now to develop the undeveloped land.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Box 115 was said to contain 15 folders of material from this unfinished work.—
Chris Heath,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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In taking over other unfinished projects, Brody has focused on rooftops, converting them from mechanical space or unused space into another increasingly popular amenity that today’s renters value.—
Joshua Stein,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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