as in flourishing
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also bourgeoning
1
as in increasing
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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as in thriving
to grow vigorously
the spring flowers burgeoned once the warm weather set in for good
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as in blooming
to produce flowers
chrysanthemums usually burgeon in early fall
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Recent Examples of burgeoning
Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 20 Dec. 2019
In the face of these threats, Cunning — like scores of fellow scientists in the burgeoning field of coral research — feels particular urgency about his work.
—Steve Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 11 Dec. 2019
Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2024
There’s a reason for the burgeoning market in electronic tags that track your belongings.
—Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2024
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Popular Mechanics spoke with Kobziar at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in San Francisco to learn more about the burgeoning field of science and unravel the impacts these wafted microbes have on the world.
—Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 20 Dec. 2019
In the face of these threats, Cunning — like scores of fellow scientists in the burgeoning field of coral research — feels particular urgency about his work.
—Steve Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 11 Dec. 2019
Verb
Signatories included burgeoning progressive voices, like Sojourners founder Jim Wallis, and leaders from Carter’s own denomination, the Southern Baptist Convention.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2024
There’s a reason for the burgeoning market in electronic tags that track your belongings.
—Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeoning
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What would compel a dedicated oncologist with a legacy of research and publications to leave a flourishing medical career for the world of financial literacy advocacy?—
Dr. Aman Alzubier,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Here’s a look at more stories from CNBC’s Financial Advisor Council: Op-ed: Avoid those vacation photo-ops to actually enjoy the moment Op-ed: How Gen X can transform worrying about finances to flourishing Op-ed: Finding a good caregiver can be daunting.—
Winnie Sun,
CNBC,
12 Feb. 2025
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Made to the same exacting standards as its French sibling, there are now over 100 wineries - and to house discerning Milanese - an increasing number of hotels.—
Sarah Turner,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Bed count threshold Student housing developments are increasing in size, according to Zachary Westover, associate director of sales and marketing at Up Campus Living, a developer, investor and manager of off-campus student housing and campus-area real estate.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Few cities in America maintain a professional network of suburban theaters that specialize in splashy productions of Broadway musicals; Chicago has just such a still-thriving circuit in Aurora, Oakbrook Terrace and Lincolnshire.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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With 11 goals and three assists across 23 appearances in all competitions, Diaz is thriving up front under Arne Slot and was the star player in a stunning 6-3 victory at Tottenham Hotspur.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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With prices still rising after the Covid-19 pandemic caused inflation to spike, shoppers at high and low income level are flocking to stores providing the best prices on commodities.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Tensions are rising in the country as two potential presidents claim legitimacy.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Dec. 2024
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Stroll through the exotic and flowering plant life during the December Nights festival on Dec. 6 from 1-7pm and Dec. 7 from noon-6pm.—
Kate Murphy,
Axios,
26 Nov. 2024
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Is the chemistry of fern and flowering plant nectar the same?—
Jacob S. Suissa,
The Conversation,
20 June 2024
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Last month, the Biden administration proposed further expanding access to the drugs for enrollees in Medicare and Medicaid.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
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Thousands of Starbucks baristas are set to walk off the job on Tuesday, expanding the dayslong holiday strike to 300 stores in dozens of cities and towns nationwide, according to the union Starbucks Workers United.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Eliot and his family bought an undeveloped plot of land next to the Harvard Club and employed architect Harold Field Kellogg to design a nine-story apartment hotel that would loom majestically over the Back Bay’s picturesque skyline.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Home builder Taylor Morrison recently completed its purchase of The Coves at Lake Wylie, 162 acres of the last undeveloped land in the area, according to Cushman & Wakefield.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
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The transcript reveals the students’ unfinished thoughts and panic over finding Kernodle’s unconscious body.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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Some unfinished vehicles were parked in storage until chips could be installed. Between the lines: The North American auto industry is deeply integrated, with finished vehicles and auto parts flowing freely across borders.—
Joann Muller,
Axios,
4 Mar. 2025
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