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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
So far lawmakers haven’t, slowing, softening and then shooting down a bipartisan measure that would have enlisted the state Department of Agriculture to take on the burgeoning pest.
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Mark Dee
march 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Read more of her conversation with Rose to learn about the patient that inspired her interest in this connection, what gaps this burgeoning field could fill, and whether Kennedy’s comments have garnered more interest in her research.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
Prediction platforms Kalshi and Polymarket have dominated the burgeoning predictions industry in recent months, spurring sports betting incumbents like FanDuel and DraftKings to enter the predictions space, as well.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
The trio also discusses job opportunities tied to the burgeoning sector.
—Carol Cain, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Mark Dee
march 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Read more of her conversation with Rose to learn about the patient that inspired her interest in this connection, what gaps this burgeoning field could fill, and whether Kennedy’s comments have garnered more interest in her research.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
Prediction platforms Kalshi and Polymarket have dominated the burgeoning predictions industry in recent months, spurring sports betting incumbents like FanDuel and DraftKings to enter the predictions space, as well.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
The trio also discusses job opportunities tied to the burgeoning sector.
—Carol Cain, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeon
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The MorphoScan’s measurements ebbed and flowed from day to day as expected, with my weight dropping the day after a cardio workout and increasing after a weekend of indulgence.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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UConn recovered from its prolonged shooting slump to regain its bearings, eventually increasing its lead to 10 points on a Mullins’ 3 with 47 seconds left in the half before heading into the locker room up 37-29.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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His daughter Haley has Down syndrome, but is thriving while splitting time between Pittsburgh and State College.—
Rich Walsh,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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And then, on our way back home from the market, walking down a familiar path, walking straight down Gun Hill, on Burke, 233rd, 219th, Laconia, Olinville, Eastchester Road, or wherever, the plants (thriving just an hour or two before) are no longer in bloom.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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All rooms are afforded garden views where lotus blossoms bloom in murky waters, mango trees produce sweet fruit, and orchids spring to life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Spring has sprung, birds are singing and flowers are blooming, which can only mean April is arriving.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Now there's another big one; the cost of nitrogen fertilizer, which often comes in the form of urea, is rising due to war.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Pisces February 19 – March 20 A fresh voice rises from within you.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026
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This time around, his recording studio morphed from a playground into a haven, its familiar walls allowing the type of creativity that only flourishes in private spaces—a luxury for the band at that time.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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In revisiting Lehmann’s story, Strager highlights that Lehmann’s legacy is one of resilience and perseverance—proof that early setbacks do not define a person and that brilliance can flourish, even later in life.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
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Warm temperatures and rain have kick-started the growth of many of our wonderful flowering trees and shrubs.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Transplant amaryllis that flowered during the winter to the garden or grow in containers.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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From there, the Hornets’ advantage continued to swell with little Nets resistance, outside of a Minott flagrant foul early in the fourth quarter in a 27-point game.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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March 13 More than 300 TSA workers have resigned about a month into the partial government shutdown, DHS says, as employees miss their first full paycheck and callout rates swell.—
Graham Hurley,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Reaves has blossomed into an elite NBA scorer and remained a vital offensive option alongside Doncic and LeBron James this season during the Lakers' run to the Pacific Division title.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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When his longtime friend, Tom O'Donnell, called to check in, a romance blossomed — and Alexander and O'Donnell began dating.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Burgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeon. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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