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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
Husseini attempted to ply him with patronage, appointing him imam of a new mosque, but the cleric’s burgeoning following augured poorly for Husseini’s grip on power.
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Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Kirk's campus debates fostered a festival-like atmosphere where supporters rallied around his burgeoning celebrity.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Yet parsing the distinctions between Bluesky and X has a burgeoning air of futility.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
Táparo, a 31-year-old from the Santa Catarina region of Brazil, is an early pioneer of Italian brainrot music, a burgeoning macro-genre that folds the cast of characters into songs for every possible vibe.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 10 Sep. 2025
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Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Kirk's campus debates fostered a festival-like atmosphere where supporters rallied around his burgeoning celebrity.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Yet parsing the distinctions between Bluesky and X has a burgeoning air of futility.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
Táparo, a 31-year-old from the Santa Catarina region of Brazil, is an early pioneer of Italian brainrot music, a burgeoning macro-genre that folds the cast of characters into songs for every possible vibe.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeon
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Start with once daily, and if your skin can handle it, gradually increase to two or three times per week.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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When a La Niña phase occurs, less wind shear occurs in the regions of the Atlantic basin where tropical weather develops, increasing the potential for more storms, AccuWeather said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Plants that will flourish, be considered low maintenance, while adding beauty and value to homes.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Sep. 2025
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Finally, in an industry that depends on it, creativity flourishes when designers work more closely with factories.—
Christian Birky,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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In truth, crape myrtles can bloom in partial sun, even if flowering at their maximum potential will necessitate 6-8 hours a day of full sun exposure.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Industries sprouted and bloomed, inventions burgeoned, standards of living for masses always hit new heights.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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There will be times, like at a raucous Goodison Park last February, when Everton can rise to an occasion and make life difficult for their neighbours.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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At times like the present, when inflation is rising and the labor market is slowing, the dual mandates are sitting on a see-saw.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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These colorful blooms and edible herbs thrive when the temperature drops.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Organisations that recognise this and build cultures around it will be the ones that thrive.—
Alliance Manchester Business School,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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That’s why planning for succession of bloom — choosing plants that flower at different times — is essential.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
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Fall is the ideal time to plant easy-care spring-flowering perennials.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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Under the agreement, Cracker Barrel expanded its board from 10 to 11 members and appointed Jody Bilney, one of Biglari’s preferred nominees, as an independent director.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Among them are Russia's ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia's growing threat to NATO's eastern flank and the war in Gaza, where Israel's offensive on Gaza City is expanding as the two leaders meet.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Romance could blossom within a circle of friends or a group setting.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Following the premiere of the finale, Casalegno spoke to THR about the upcoming TSITP film, Jeremiah’s growth (and criticism) and Jeremiah’s blossoming bond with Denise in the finale.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Burgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeon. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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