as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the suburb's population has mushroomed tremendously in the last decade
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Recent Examples of mushroom
As the pandemic mushroomed in early March 2020, the risk behind bars was immediately recognized.
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Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2025
Yet inequality mushroomed in Trump’s first term, as did the national debt, thanks in part to lavish tax cuts for the rich.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
What started as a 10 acre fire mushroomed to 400 actress by Tuesday night then 10,000 acres by Wednesday morning, spurred by strong winds.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
Agriculture titan Archer Daniels Midland delays have mushroomed into a transfer-pricing criminal probe.
—Noah Barsky, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2025
Yet inequality mushroomed in Trump’s first term, as did the national debt, thanks in part to lavish tax cuts for the rich.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
What started as a 10 acre fire mushroomed to 400 actress by Tuesday night then 10,000 acres by Wednesday morning, spurred by strong winds.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
Agriculture titan Archer Daniels Midland delays have mushroomed into a transfer-pricing criminal probe.
—Noah Barsky, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mushroom
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Accordingly, with no viable domestic production alternative, prices for end-users would increase.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Talent impacts: Automation of repetitive tasks may decrease offshoring appeal and increase demand for advanced skills.—
Mit Somaiya,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Mar. 2025
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Jack Posobiec, a right-wing influencer who rose to prominence by pushing conspiracy theories such as Pizzagate, was invited by Pentagon officials to travel on Hegseth’s first trip overseas.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
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In addition to the spacious courtyard, where the sun can be seen setting behind the mountains that rise to the west of Rancho Mirage, the north side of the house spills onto a covered terrace that bows out into a lush, grassy yard that backs up to the golf course.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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The imbalance swelled to a record $131.4 billion in January, a 34% increase from the prior month and nearly double from a year ago.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2025
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Also known as Triple E, the virus swells the brain, and kills about one in three patients.—
Denise Hruby,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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On the surface, this shift has the potential to accelerate China’s ascent as a global power, potentially granting the world’s second-largest economy space to win more allies, boost its global leadership and shift global norms and rules – such as those on human rights or security – in its favor.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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However, this has accelerated in recent weeks with the administration punishing the Associated Press for editorial decisions and attacking reporters by name.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Be sure to use a soft rag, either made of terrycloth or flannel, when washing or waxing a vehicle.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Others trappers swear by dying and waxing their traps like the old timers used to do.—
Skye Goode,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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Success in this new landscape depends on maintaining high-quality standards while effectively harnessing AI's capabilities to enhance and expand data resources.—
Deepak Yadav,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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These actions are leaving the U.S. vulnerable despite years of evidence that Russia is committed to continuing and expanding its cyber efforts, according to Liana Keesing, campaigns manager for technology reform at Issue One, a nonprofit that has studied technology’s impact on democracy.—
David Klepper,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Why do squirrels run corkscrews around the perimeter of a tree instead of climbing straight up?—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
26 Feb. 2025
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That tune, which once climbed all the way to No. 3, is back at No. 34.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Mushroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mushroom. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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