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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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The show truly captured the vibes of Stine’s books — just spooky and weird enough to scratch that itch for a young, burgeoning horror fan, but without anything scary enough to send a kid to therapy.
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Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Indulge in a burgeoning food scene.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Curt Cignetti’s perpetual seriousness has become a big part of the Indiana coach’s burgeoning lore.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
Still, the burgeoning robotaxi industry could be extremely lucrative for Tesla if Musk can deliver on his promises.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
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The committee approved Lucas’s amendment and approved the recommendation to increase funding for the temporary jail.—
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Iwobi’s movement drags Ladislav Krejci wider, increasing the space between the lines and creating a clear passing angle for Calvin Bassey.—
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Nothing is more important to McDermott than helping players thrive.—
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Water Regularly Strawberries require regular watering in order to thrive, similar to other edible plants.—
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The seven-mile Torreya Challenge Loop steadily climbs and dips, meandering over creeks, an old forest road, and blackberry brambles, following a ridge where mountain laurels bloom in the spring and visitors can find the steepest incline in the park.—
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Just like garlic, spring flowers like tulips, daffodils, and snowdrops need to be planted in the fall to bloom.—
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There were 107 homicides in Kansas City in 2012, and while that number dipped to as low as 82 homicides in 2014, the number of homicides continued to rise until a peak in 2023 at 182 homicides.—
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Tensions rise when Nora, a stage actress, rejects Gustav's offer to star in his comeback film and is forced to confront her feelings toward her estranged father.—
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Not flourishing, not thriving; just surviving.—
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Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson, a Democrat who said he was not told of the event, said Hegseth’s visit shows how the city has flourished despite such setbacks as the closure of Boeing’s C-17 Globemaster III transport plant.—
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Of the many types of basil, the classic Italian 'Treviso' variety stands out for resisting bitterness, staying tender longer, and being slow to flower even as summer heats up.—
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Creating an optimal growing environment is essential to flowering.—
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But the longstanding regime’s grasp on power now appears more tenuous than ever as the swelling opposition movement demands substantive change.—
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Tensions mount in Minneapolis Hundreds of people took to the streets of Minneapolis to protest within hours of Good’s death and demonstrations have continued to swell in the ensuing days.—
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What started as a local story blossomed into a national one.—
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July will be a particularly lucky time for me, filled with abundance—and hopefully opportunities for love to blossom.—
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“Burgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeon. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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