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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
Getting a leg up in the burgeoning industry could also help China pull ahead of the US and other rivals in artificial intelligence and advanced technology.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Other societal tensions have already arisen around South Korean chipmakers’ burgeoning profits from the AI boom.
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Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
An innovative, unseen air traffic control system is quietly operating in Dallas, Texas, managing the burgeoning drone delivery market.
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John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Coach Jeff Hafley specifically called him one of the team’s burgeoning leaders.
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Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for burgeon
John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Other societal tensions have already arisen around South Korean chipmakers’ burgeoning profits from the AI boom.
—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
An innovative, unseen air traffic control system is quietly operating in Dallas, Texas, managing the burgeoning drone delivery market.
—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Coach Jeff Hafley specifically called him one of the team’s burgeoning leaders.
—
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for burgeon
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The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.
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The news came a day before Liz reported on Hong Kong’s beleaguered cinema market finally having an upturn, with overall box office revenues increasing by 25% thanks to a strong line-up of local and Hollywood releases.
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Most landscapes do not need pesticides to thrive, so put away the chemicals.
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Unearthed in 1986, archaeologists believe that the site was the ancient Greco-Roman port city of Leukaspis on the Mediterranean, which was built in the second denture and thrived until the fourth century, the ministry said.
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In the summer, Lake Louise Gondola soars over lush alpine meadows and blooming fields of wildflowers.
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Lilacs are one of spring's timeless blooming shrubs, cherished for their beautiful, fragrant blossoms.
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Roki Sasaki’s abysmal appearance faded away in the Dodgers’ 12-7 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night, but only after the National League West leaders rose from a catatonic first inning.
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The rising death toll comes as criticism of the government’s response continues to intensify.
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Of course, Oaxaca's appeal also extends beyond the plate, with colorful colonial architecture, bustling markets, centuries-old churches, and a flourishing art scene.
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Our mission is to help link the users and providers of capital with transparency, with data, with models, so that capitalism flourishes.
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After flowering, the foliage continues to photosynthesize and generates energy, which is stored in the roots.
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Each flowering stem adds blooms to the end, so the stems can become long and tangled over time.
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This kind of abuse — and the swelling cost of cyberscams to victims around the world — has led to periodic crackdowns.
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Short sessions may help with lower-extremity swelling in otherwise healthy people, and MD Anderson Cancer Center has pointed to low-intensity vibration as potentially useful for cancer patients maintaining bone and muscle health.
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Then, Gilgeous-Alexander remained years away from blossoming into one of the league’s best scorers.
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By every metric, Blubaugh is blossoming into an almost indispensable piece of the Astros’ attempt to stay afloat in the American League playoff hunt.
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“Burgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeon. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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