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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
Consider your burgeoning pimples and accompanying redness, minimized.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 25 Apr. 2025
Yes, the Pride are a burgeoning business, but for Marta, the team is a personal passion.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2025
She was focused on deepening her friendships with her acquaintances and now costars and trying out a new platform for her already burgeoning career as a model and influencer.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
And that is before even taking into account two truly transformative computing trends: AI and the burgeoning Internet of Things.
—Charles Yeomans, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Han, Allure, 25 Apr. 2025
Yes, the Pride are a burgeoning business, but for Marta, the team is a personal passion.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2025
She was focused on deepening her friendships with her acquaintances and now costars and trying out a new platform for her already burgeoning career as a model and influencer.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
And that is before even taking into account two truly transformative computing trends: AI and the burgeoning Internet of Things.
—Charles Yeomans, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeon
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If elected, what would your top 3 policy priorities be? (1) Infrastructure in forms of roads and increased police and fire due to the growing population.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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What Murray did in the second half was increase his aggression off the dribble.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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After the Berlin Wall came down, both notions flourished.—
A. Wess Mitchell,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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McIlroy’s parents, Gerry and Rosie, went to great lengths to ensure that McIlroy could fulfill his full potential as a golfer, as Heaven paid tribute to their dedication for providing him with an opportunity to flourish.—
Ben Morse and Patrick Snell,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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Soon after, soft white florals bloom against a backdrop of musk, creating a clean, satin-like sensation on the skin.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Anza-Borrego is especially beautiful in the spring, when colorful wildflowers bloom across the desert, including purple sand verbenas, yellow desert sunflowers, and golden poppies.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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These luxe hydrogel eye masks, infused with antioxidant-rich colloidal gold and soothing rose damask extract, brighten and boost radiance in the delicate under-eye area.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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Shortly after, Wood posted to her story again, this time sharing an April 2022 post from trans British artist Travis Alabanza that highlighted the attention put on trans people rather than other issues, such as the climate crisis or rising cost of living.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
17 Apr. 2025
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Brennan Johnson has thrived from pouncing on these opportunities and has scored 16 times in all competitions.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Cultivate Human Capital for Tomorrow's Challenges Most critically, organizations that thrive amid chaos prioritize developing their people for future challenges rather than merely optimizing current performance.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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This mystery concerns the connection between winter cold and spring flowering.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2025
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Some species are more drawn to flower nectar than others.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
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For 2024, the list was expanded to 450 companies and looked at their emissions between 2020 and 2022.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Capital One is expanding its travel perks, adding exclusive airport lounges, landings (think: snazzy, foodie-forward boutique lounges) and two hotel collections with special benefits.—
Paul Rubio,
AFAR Media,
21 Apr. 2025
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Graham was awarded the Outland Trophy – given to the best offensive or defensive lineman in college – last year having blossomed into a player with all the aspects needed to succeed in the NFL.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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For two days only, Lilly Pulitzer is blossoming with discounts on its cheery dresses, skirts, pants, and more.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Burgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeon. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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