as in burgeoning
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as in flowering
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as in blooming
to produce flowers
the fruit tree seemed to blossom overnight once the warm spring weather arrived
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Adjective
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At the time, Burr was receiving briefings and involved in conversations suggesting the country faced a burgeoning health crisis that could hurt the economy.—
Nicholas Fandos,
BostonGlobe.com,
15 May 2020 -
After the last vote on March 2 ended in a stalemate, Netanyahu and former military chief Benny Gantz agreed late last month to try to form a unity government because of the burgeoning coronavirus crisis.—
Time,
Time,
20 Apr. 2020
Noun
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The Evening Standard never filled that role, even at its best, and the paper’s near-demise has led to a flowering of new projects that report on and imagine the city.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2025
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Sunlight For the best flowering and leaf color (which can be nearly as dazzling as the blooms), the shrub needs full sun for at least six hours a day.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
Noun
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Master of maturation Andrea Wilson adds her own tasting notes, describing baking spice, dark fruit, toffee, fragrant citrus, and floral notes on the palate, followed by a round, complex finish.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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Looking back, Bosa sees this as part of his maturation process.—
Daniel Popper,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Blossoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossoming. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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