as in flourishing
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as in increasing
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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as in thriving
to grow vigorously
the spring flowers burgeoned once the warm weather set in for good
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as in blooming
to produce flowers
chrysanthemums usually burgeon in early fall
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Recent Examples of burgeoning
Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 20 Dec. 2019
In the face of these threats, Cunning — like scores of fellow scientists in the burgeoning field of coral research — feels particular urgency about his work.
—Steve Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 11 Dec. 2019
Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
Earlier this summer, Hilton announced a partnership with Small Luxury Hotels (SLH), adding nearly 400 boutique hotels to their burgeoning portfolio.
—Michelle Gross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Popular Mechanics spoke with Kobziar at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in San Francisco to learn more about the burgeoning field of science and unravel the impacts these wafted microbes have on the world.
—Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 20 Dec. 2019
In the face of these threats, Cunning — like scores of fellow scientists in the burgeoning field of coral research — feels particular urgency about his work.
—Steve Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 11 Dec. 2019
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Ultra-religious Tracy (Anna Camp) sees a burgeoning scourge infecting the youth.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
Earlier this summer, Hilton announced a partnership with Small Luxury Hotels (SLH), adding nearly 400 boutique hotels to their burgeoning portfolio.
—Michelle Gross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Facsimiles from Rahmani’s Ghost Net Journals (1991–2000) document her successful restoration of a dumpsite off the coast of Maine into a flourishing, regenerative wetland that is also her home.Stacie Stukin, ARTnews.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Its roots stretch all the way back to the ancient Greeks, who emphasized the role of human rationality in figuring out how to lead a good and flourishing life.Sigal Samuel, Vox, 20 Oct. 2024
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County officials attributed increasing mosquito activity to warmer temperatures brought by climate change.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on expanding its product offerings and increasing its sales force to drive future revenue growth.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Of 15 relocations attempted in Australia over the last 20-odd years, seven populations are holding on and three are thriving.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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Africa has a thriving AI industry, with developers applying the technology in incredibly creative, groundbreaking ways to solve specific local challenges – with healthcare a particular focus.Sandy Carter, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Bond yields have been rising in recent weeks following encouraging reports on inflation and the economy.Alex Veiga, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Obesity rates in children and adolescents have been rising for decades.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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Is the chemistry of fern and flowering plant nectar the same?Jacob S. Suissa, The Conversation, 20 June 2024
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But this recently discovered preserved pollen came from non-flowering gymnosperms, a group of seed-producing plants that includes conifers such as pine, fir and spruce trees.Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Mar. 2023
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Now the ride-share giant is expanding its service to include day-trip safaris in Africa.Passport by ForbesLife, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This month, repertory theaters in New York and Los Angeles have plenty of offerings to get those lungs expanding and heart beating.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
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Hot topics at council forums this fall included protecting the town against climate change and creating affordable housing despite the limited availability of undeveloped land.Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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The concept is heavy-handed, and taken individually, these ideas seem shallow, not unlike some of Persona’s bigger statements that get left undeveloped.Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
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Jordan Armstrong The strong, motivated and sassy business woman, who has an unfinished connection with Harper from college.Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Oct. 2024
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Spreading yourself too thin and leaving projects unfinished can delay real success.Goro Gupta, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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