burgeoned

verb

variants also bourgeoned
Definition of burgeonednext
past tense of burgeon
1
as in increased
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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2
as in flourished
to grow vigorously the spring flowers burgeoned once the warm weather set in for good

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3
as in bloomed
to produce flowers chrysanthemums usually burgeon in early fall

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  1. increased
  2. rose
  3. thrived
  4. expanded
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  • Aon says just 7% of hospitals report increased turnover among nurses compared to 62% percent last year.
    Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The rate of women accessing family planning services increased with family income and with higher levels of education, the report shows.
    Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of increased
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  • Cozy and comforting blend of pear, rose, and vanilla.
    Rose Dommu, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Under his leadership, the company’s profits rose to more than $16 billion last year from $12 billion in 2021.
    Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Our steelmakers thrived, but companies that make things out of steel (like Ford, GM and Caterpillar) suffered dearly.
    David Pogue, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • But Spirit Halloween has thrived by finding cheap, vacant spaces, which is what Spencer’s has attempted.
    Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of thrived
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  • Here are five other movies about the magisterial singer-songwriter whose life and lyrics have forever expanded the contours of American music.
    Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The wildfire ignited Monday and has expanded at an alarming rate, burning more than 3,000 acres with 0% containment and destroying at least seven structures.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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