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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
Coming on the heels of debuts by the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC, the LP took the burgeoning TRL era of pop music to new heights and became the best-selling debut by a female teenage artist, moving over 14 million copies in the United States.
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James Dinh, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
Raymond is among a burgeoning class of scientists trying to take tracking mainstream.
—Ben Goldfarb, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
The piece was slated to stand permanently in the museum’s burgeoning sculpture garden.
—Maddie Klett, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2024
While India boasts a burgeoning digital economy, its AI infrastructure is still developing.
—Saritha Rai, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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James Dinh, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
Raymond is among a burgeoning class of scientists trying to take tracking mainstream.
—Ben Goldfarb, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
The piece was slated to stand permanently in the museum’s burgeoning sculpture garden.
—Maddie Klett, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2024
While India boasts a burgeoning digital economy, its AI infrastructure is still developing.
—Saritha Rai, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeon
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Even with all the steps your government and Police Department are taking to increase safety and improve driving conditions, the most influential safety factor remains you, the individual behind the wheel.Glen Koen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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With every refresh and scroll, data centers around the world work overtime, consuming energy and increasing carbon emissions.Monica Sanders, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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These skin-first makeup products represent significant industry upgrades, providing an ideal environment for K-beauty to flourish in its new phase.Danielle James, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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Education consultancies flourished across China, with parents paying big bucks for tutors and classes that promised to send their children abroad.Jessie Yeung, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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The finished product stands 8 inches tall by 8.5 inches wide when the dark green leaves are fanned out and features five blooming flowers of various sizes.Clint Davis, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Just yesterday, my wife wondered how our neighbor's flowers were still blooming so beautifully.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 28 Oct. 2024
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The Orediggers entered Saturday ranked 10th in the region and need to rise into the top seven in order to reach the postseason.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Starting at just two such crimes per million rides in 2013, violent crime remained low through 2017 but then rose sharply, reaching 11 reports in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, which reduced ridership.Jovi Dai, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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This emphasis on infrastructure and revenue models demonstrates the BAL's determination to ensure that its teams and players thrive both on and off the court.Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Ultimately, brands that listen to their consumers will thrive and succeed in a more diverse marketplace.Danielle James, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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Except for when the plant is flowering, only water when the top inch or two of potting soil is dry.Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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Pruning camellias at the wrong time of year can also reduce flowering.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
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Her re-election sets Phoenix up to continue growing the burgeoning technology and health care industries, building sustainable infrastructure to combat climate change and expanding public transportation options.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The United States expanded a resettlement program for Afghan refugees in 2021 to include journalists and humanitarian workers who had helped the United States.Trisha Mukherjee, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Rock Bottom found a new home, recruited new members, and, for a time, blossomed.Cameron Koch, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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And not everybody’s roots blossom and grow strongly and healthily.Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Burgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeon. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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