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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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Weight-bearing exercises, such as brisk walking, jogging, and dancing, are great for increasing bone density.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Her two top priorities for the district are fiscal transparency and increasing test scores.Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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Thanks to the passionate efforts of the Saratoga Historical Foundation, the Saratoga Village Development Council and the Village Gardeners, our city flourishes with beauty, character and community spirit.Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Godot’s games flourish on open indie storefronts like itch.io, where the engine enjoys modest popularity among the community.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 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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Shares of the company rose more than 6% Friday morning before the market opened.Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Watson continued to thrive in Aaron Gordon’s place among the starters, making all four 3-point attempts en route to 16 points.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Buddy Hield, Moore noted, has thrived in Golden State after falling out of the 76ers’ rotation.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Her latest conservation target is a flowering tree that’s fighting a losing battle in the wild: the Gardenia brighamii, or, as it’s known among some local communities, the na’u.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
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This dynamic—in which a bee feeds on a flower’s nectar and gathers pollen to feed larvae, and also propagates pollen from flower to flower, enabling plant reproduction—was already well established.Max G. Levy, WIRED, 27 Oct. 2024
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Vice mayor Belal Aftab and councilmember Chuck Page, both members of the ad hoc committee on economic vitality, were in favor of advancing a pilot outdoor dining program that would allow Hero Ranch Kitchen restaurant to expand its outdoor dining with logistical support from city staff.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Marrero’s plan relies heavily on using new or expanded enrollment zones, or boundaries that include multiple schools families can choose from rather than a single neighborhood school.Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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Here are the takeaways: The offense blossoms: After beating Oregon State 44-7 in its previous outing, Cal has scored 40 points in back-to-back games for the first time in Wilcox’s eight seasons.Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Despite publicly feuding earlier this year, their unlikely alliance has blossomed.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Burgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeon. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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