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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
Too easily overlooked are non-influenza, non-COVID viruses and bacteria that are burgeoning and spreading unchecked — both in the U.S. and around the world.
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Dr. Marc Siegel , Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Campbell burgeoned into the freak athlete who’d throw down 360 windmill dunks in Leary’s driveway.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 May 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron announced €109 billion ($124 billion) in private investment in the country’s burgeoning AI ecosystem.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Apr. 2025
During a burgeoning measles outbreak, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has continued to make contradictory remarks, publicly endorsing the measles vaccine while raising doubts about its safety.
—Jerome Groopman, The New York Review of Books, 22 Apr. 2025
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Dr. Marc Siegel , Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Campbell burgeoned into the freak athlete who’d throw down 360 windmill dunks in Leary’s driveway.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 May 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron announced €109 billion ($124 billion) in private investment in the country’s burgeoning AI ecosystem.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Apr. 2025
During a burgeoning measles outbreak, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has continued to make contradictory remarks, publicly endorsing the measles vaccine while raising doubts about its safety.
—Jerome Groopman, The New York Review of Books, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeon
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The solid job gains in April also increase the odds that the Federal Reserve will keep its benchmark interest rate steady when policy makers meet next week on May 6-7, experts say.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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Incidents are increasing now because people are hungry and people are trying to survive, and that is going to also have an effect on society.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
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The venerable British tradition of afternoon tea, which dates back to the 19th century, is also flourishing throughout the United States as hotels, resorts and tea rooms offer delectable finger sandwiches, savory scones and a wide variety of exotic tea blends.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The publication flourished during the pandemic, as public health restrictions and protests over police reform put fresh focus on city government.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Chickweed blooms in spring, and each plant can produce thousands of seeds.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
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Across various cultures, the Flower Moon is tied closely with the abundance of blooming flowers.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
6 May 2025
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If sea levels continue to rise, urban areas may have to consider taking drastic action to prevent flooding and other disruption to city life.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Strong floral aromatics as well as aromas of marshmallows, candy cane, Tunisian rose and buttered toast in this wine with 12.8 percent alcohol.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The findings, unveiled at Mumbai’s inaugural World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES), paint a picture of a thriving creative ecosystem supporting 2.64 million jobs nationwide.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 May 2025
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Curiosity thrives in cultures that welcome uncertainty and encourage exploration.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The petunias are tested and evaluated for qualities such as uniform structure, color quality and intensity, shape, flowering window and speed, and much more.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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Parton said there are three tricks to get lilacs to flower in more temperate, nonfreezing areas: 1.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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Known for its extreme violence, the group has expanded into Central America and various regions in the U.S. Law enforcement agencies have linked MS-13 to numerous violent crimes including murder, human trafficking, extortion, and drug distribution.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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And the foundation was good, and Ray had to expand on it and had to work hard.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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How Anthony Edwards has blossomed as a leader, not just as a player Cavaliers-Pacers preview: What if Cleveland’s Darius Garland isn’t ready for Game 1?—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The candle has notes of yuzu, peach, and mango blended with floral scents of jasmine, and mango blossom.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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