as in blooming
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as in blossoming
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as in unfolding
to produce flowers
the plant will keep flowering if you water it and regularly cut off the dead blossoms
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Recent Examples of flowering
Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 28 Feb. 2023
If the roses are grafted, non-flowering rootstock suckers could be taking over the plants, although this would tend to occur more sporadically on a couple of plants in a large planting of roses, versus all of the plants.
—Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 6 Nov. 2021
Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025
The result is a political environment that is strikingly different from 2017, when money poured into Democratic causes, fortifying existing organizations and seeding a flowering of new groups to fight different parts of Mr. Trump’s agenda.
—Lisa Lerer, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Why Grow Moss in a Garden? Mosses are non-flowering plants that produce spores rather than seeds.
—Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 28 Feb. 2023
If the roses are grafted, non-flowering rootstock suckers could be taking over the plants, although this would tend to occur more sporadically on a couple of plants in a large planting of roses, versus all of the plants.
—Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 6 Nov. 2021
Noun
Deadheading and even removing all flowers and buds once per growing season allows the plant to put more energy into its roots to better support more flowering.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025
The result is a political environment that is strikingly different from 2017, when money poured into Democratic causes, fortifying existing organizations and seeding a flowering of new groups to fight different parts of Mr. Trump’s agenda.
—Lisa Lerer, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowering
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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
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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
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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
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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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This visit is not comparable to removing benign skin growths.—
Ezekiel J. Emanuel,
The Atlantic,
4 Mar. 2025
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Friday’s jobs report is expected to show growth continues to stagnate.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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Under this agreement, Syracuse will offer market-relevant and industry-specific online degrees, certificates and credentials, as well as a range of non-credit professional development and executive education training programs, courses and workshops.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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While significant progress has been made, more than 40% of the lands within the Wildlife Corridor remain unprotected and vulnerable to development.—
Haley Busch,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Flowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowering. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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