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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
But in new role, she will be tasked with continuing to grow MSNBC’s presence on social and digital video platforms, and expanding its burgeoning podcast business, in addition to overseeing longform.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
Their respective recognition of that is an encouraging sign heading into a summer when those burgeoning relationships will be stress-tested.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Breaking Into the EdTech Industry Like any burgeoning business, creating Class Central wasn’t always smooth sailing for Shah.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
The Porter Township School Corporation is pursuing approvals with Porter County to facilitate a $19 million, 20,000-square-foot addition at Porter Lakes Elementary that will address burgeoning enrollment in the lower grades.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
Their respective recognition of that is an encouraging sign heading into a summer when those burgeoning relationships will be stress-tested.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Breaking Into the EdTech Industry Like any burgeoning business, creating Class Central wasn’t always smooth sailing for Shah.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
The Porter Township School Corporation is pursuing approvals with Porter County to facilitate a $19 million, 20,000-square-foot addition at Porter Lakes Elementary that will address burgeoning enrollment in the lower grades.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeon
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The price of buying a foreign car could increase by anywhere between $5,000 to $15,000, Goldman Sachs estimates.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2025
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These tariffs directly increase costs for producers, particularly in the construction of drilling rigs and pipelines.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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When there's minimal to no oxygen, the spores can flourish.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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This holistic approach to family wellness reflects Kerr's commitment to creating products that nurture both body and business and prove that when personal values align with professional vision, both can flourish together.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But remember, don't spray when the trees are blooming because neem oil is toxic to bees.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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Walking through the rows of blooming tulips on this 300-acre farm is like being enveloped in a kaleidoscope of spring colors.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2025
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Single-family housing starts rose 11.4 percent in February, the highest rate in a year, but are primarily happening in just one part of the country.—
Sylvan Lane,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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The country’s Kospi stock index rose 0.56% after the announcement, while the won weakened 0.58% to trade at 1,422 against the dollar.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Most plants thrive in soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH of around 6.0 to 7.0.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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New perennials must receive plenty of water the first few weeks after planting to thrive.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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Since the early 1900s, the flowering vines have hung above the museum’s courtyard for about three weeks at the start of spring.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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On March 20, the actress shared a carousel of photos on Instagram celebrating the flowering season’s arrival.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Now that the charter will expand the incoming council to nine members, if the bill is adopted, changing the line would require six council member votes.—
Luke Parker,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
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In 2024, the league took concrete steps in that direction, expanding the number of international roster spots from five per team to seven.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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What began as a single bucket of blooms gifted by her grandmother has blossomed into a sprawling garden with over 400 rosebushes.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Southeastern Conference had blossomed into perhaps the nation’s best basketball league, and Texas A&M’s resources are seemingly unlimited.—
Taylor Lyons,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Burgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeon. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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