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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 autonomous vehicle industry is expected to expand considerably, and Waymo is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this burgeoning market.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Sample the fruits of a burgeoning wine scene in the Finger Lakes
A new crop of innovative winemakers is raising the bar in the Finger Lakes wine region, where unique grape varieties and low-intervention practices are increasingly replacing the sweeter wines long associated with the area.
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
Illinois lawmakers have so far achieved mixed results in efforts to regulate the burgeoning technology of artificial intelligence, a task that butts up against moves by the Trump administration to eliminate restrictions on AI.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
Her finely plucked, angled eyebrows, a burgeoning brow theme these days, harked back to the beauty aesthetics of the late ’80s and early ’90s, as did her bold red lip and shimmery purple shadow.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Sample the fruits of a burgeoning wine scene in the Finger Lakes
A new crop of innovative winemakers is raising the bar in the Finger Lakes wine region, where unique grape varieties and low-intervention practices are increasingly replacing the sweeter wines long associated with the area.
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
Illinois lawmakers have so far achieved mixed results in efforts to regulate the burgeoning technology of artificial intelligence, a task that butts up against moves by the Trump administration to eliminate restrictions on AI.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
Her finely plucked, angled eyebrows, a burgeoning brow theme these days, harked back to the beauty aesthetics of the late ’80s and early ’90s, as did her bold red lip and shimmery purple shadow.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeon
Verb
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Decades of research and studies in agriculture have increased production across all crops in the U.S., said James, and cannabis can adopt those same technologies.—
Julie Weed,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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David Swartz, analyst with Morningstar who monitors Kohl’s, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, part of the USA TODAY network, that Kohl’s share price has been steadily increasing in recent months.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Active learners flourish as those who have learned fall behind.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Thousands of varieties of orchids flourish in the greenhouse, while subtropical trees, palms, and low hedges highlight the property’s layout.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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According to the Ohio Department of Health, Ohio has 28 beach advisories currently, 24 for high bacteria levels and four for toxic algae blooms.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 July 2025
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An average of 150 rose bushes bloom at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, which is a remarkable feat.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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Sales rose 7% in the second quarter compared with Q2 2024 and 12% in 2025’s first half.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Adjusted operating income before depreciation and amortization rose 10% to $398 million, primarily due to cost-cutting efforts.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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Companies that thrive will treat cybersecurity as a catalyst for innovation, embedding trust and resilience into every digital initiative.—
Paresh Sagar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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As for Jovic, the challenge is staying healthy and carving out a consistent role in the Heat’s rotation after beginning last season as a starter, then being completely moved out of the rotation, and ultimately thriving in a sixth man role off the bench during the back half of the season.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Plant along pathways and beneath flowering shrubs for low maintenance charm.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
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Staggering the height of flowering vertical growers.—
Lauren Dunec Hoang,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 July 2025
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The 8000 was born after the engineers at GE Aerospace reconfigured the Passport’s software and McCullough’s team expanded the fuel capacity in the wings.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
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Once a colony forms, more ants will follow and the colony will start to expand.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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Selling nut-free, dairy-free, and vegan cookie doughs, pie crusts, puff pastry, and pizza doughs, Sweet Loren’s reached a niche that has since blossomed into a bigger movement.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
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That part of the industry, once dominated by amateurs making funny viral videos with smartphones has blossomed into a formidable entertainment force, where video creators are setting up real businesses with large studios in Southern California funded through advertising by major brands.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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“Burgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeon. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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