as in blooming
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as in blossoming
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as in unfolding
to produce flowers
the plant will keep flowering if you water it and regularly cut off the dead blossoms
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Recent Examples of flowering
Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 28 Feb. 2023
If the roses are grafted, non-flowering rootstock suckers could be taking over the plants, although this would tend to occur more sporadically on a couple of plants in a large planting of roses, versus all of the plants.
—Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 6 Nov. 2021
Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
According to Cannabis Business Times, photoperiod cannabis plants rely on changes in light exposure to transition between vegetative and flowering stages, making this time of year pivotal for growers.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Why Grow Moss in a Garden? Mosses are non-flowering plants that produce spores rather than seeds.
—Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 28 Feb. 2023
If the roses are grafted, non-flowering rootstock suckers could be taking over the plants, although this would tend to occur more sporadically on a couple of plants in a large planting of roses, versus all of the plants.
—Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 6 Nov. 2021
Noun
Most renovation pruning calls for removing the entire branch rather than clipping off a portion because the latter encourages vigorous new growth that crowds the canopy, looks unsightly, and reduces flowering and fruiting.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
According to Cannabis Business Times, photoperiod cannabis plants rely on changes in light exposure to transition between vegetative and flowering stages, making this time of year pivotal for growers.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowering
Adjective
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At the time, Burr was receiving briefings and involved in conversations suggesting the country faced a burgeoning health crisis that could hurt the economy.—
Nicholas Fandos,
BostonGlobe.com,
15 May 2020
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After the last vote on March 2 ended in a stalemate, Netanyahu and former military chief Benny Gantz agreed late last month to try to form a unity government because of the burgeoning coronavirus crisis.—
Time,
Time,
20 Apr. 2020
Adjective
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The paintings will offer visitors a glimpse into the society and artistic traditions of the time including scenes of everyday life, landscapes and portraits, reflecting the values and prosperity of the Dutch Republic during a flourishing period of economic expansion and global trade.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Central American coastal nation of Belize boasts a flourishing and increasingly diverse economy, with the country’s central bank forecasting a gross domestic product growth rate of 7.1 percent for 2024, based on the first nine months of the year’s excellent performance.—
Panorama Media Ltd.,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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There are 30% whole bunches; maturation for four months in large oak barrels.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Balvenie was one of the first to use this type of maturation as a secondary finish, and distilleries like the Macallan and the GlenDronach age virtually all of their whisky in sherry butts.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2025
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In a warming world, receding snowpack is expected to slow maple growth and cause root damage.—
Nina Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Mar. 2025
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The incentive for their investment to have financial growth is obviously part of the package for anyone with a similar sports portfolio.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Keep gardens free of debris and weeds, which are a favorite environment for thrips’ development.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Mowing regularly and at the proper height promotes a lush, dense lawn by stimulating root growth and lateral shoot development.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Flowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowering. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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