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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
The Mediapro Studio has added an Apple TV+ exec to its burgeoning ranks in the North America.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2025
Boost competitiveness European policymakers appear to be aware of the urgent need to innovate and deregulate in the face of burgeoning economic competition and rivalry from the U.S. and China.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
Given the high public support for space exploration in the U.S. and the burgeoning friendship between Musk and Trump, a SpaceX evacuation from the area seems unlikely.
—Robert A. Kopack, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2025
Training at Newington Arena has proved a grounding home for the team’s burgeoning partnership.
—Patrice Hutton, Hartford Courant, 17 Jan. 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2025
Boost competitiveness European policymakers appear to be aware of the urgent need to innovate and deregulate in the face of burgeoning economic competition and rivalry from the U.S. and China.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
Given the high public support for space exploration in the U.S. and the burgeoning friendship between Musk and Trump, a SpaceX evacuation from the area seems unlikely.
—Robert A. Kopack, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2025
Training at Newington Arena has proved a grounding home for the team’s burgeoning partnership.
—Patrice Hutton, Hartford Courant, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeon
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Taxes increased, public spending was reined in, and price controls were largely abolished.—
Marina P. Asins,
Architectural Digest,
26 Jan. 2025
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Another 2021 study found that sleep deprivation increased levels of cortisol during interpersonal conflict.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
26 Jan. 2025
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Art and culture flourished during this period, partly due to the legendary emperor’s conquests.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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The pristine German college town of Tübingen flourishes today, in stark contrast to its dark past.—
Eve Glover,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Production in those countries is blooming right now.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
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Anyone can enter camellia blooms for the show or browse from the plant sale.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2025
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Finding the perfect rose to become Martha’s namesake was difficult according to Hahn, who visited various fields and looked at dozens of contenders.—
Jessica Jordan,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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About 5% of males have complete ED at age 40, and this percentage rises to 30-40% in males 80 or older.2 Given this prevalence and the effect ED can have on quality of life, proper diagnosis is critical.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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Tipped employees thrive under the current system, with financial rewards tied directly to service quality.—
Nicole Ayala,
New York Daily News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Through her firm and personal initiatives, Elektra’s vision is to provide the guidance and opportunities artists need to thrive and create in the US, while fostering growth and making lasting, meaningful changes.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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Different varieties flower from fall to early spring.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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After decades dominated by one or two stars –Herbie Mann in the 1960s, Hubert Laws and Bobbi Humphrey in the ‘70s, and James Newton in the ‘80s — the flute has fully flowered in jazz since the ‘90s, led by Baum, Nicole Mitchell, Ali Ryerson and most recently Berkeley-reared Elena Pinderhughes.—
Andrew Gilbert,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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But the brothers were working to expand the movement.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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The world’s second-largest economy met official annual growth target last year, expanding 5.0%, as a barrage of stimulus measures kicked in.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2025
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Miami’s first-round pick (15th overall) out of Indiana has blossomed in a starting role since the Heat went big in Butler’s absence.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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On a hill above Altadena named Little Round Top, a grave stood for 136 years as the community below it blossomed.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Burgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeon. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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