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
Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
All in all, Almanac Palais Vienna is an excellent modern addition to the city’s burgeoning hotel roster, bringing it more and more to Europe’s forefront of city destinations beyond Paris and London.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 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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India’s burgeoning middle-income class has been touted as the nation’s growth engine, with spending on goods and services critical in shoring up consumption levels - and corporate earnings.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
All in all, Almanac Palais Vienna is an excellent modern addition to the city’s burgeoning hotel roster, bringing it more and more to Europe’s forefront of city destinations beyond Paris and London.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
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Play/Pause Button Pause An avatar waves hello in Meta Horizon Worlds. Beyond that main foyer, Meta’s metaverse is less focused, or at least doesn’t have the user base to build up a flourishing political space.Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 6 Nov. 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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Furthermore, by increasing employee sentiment and utilization, vacancies and vacancy times are reduced, which ultimately improves the profitability of these spaces.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Health and hospital systems are also increasing research investments to improve care and advance healthcare delivery, while companies experiment with providing more support, such as help with housing, food and rides, in order to avoid extensive health issues down the line.Forbes Membership, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some more recently emerging brands have built thriving businesses by appealing directly to this fashion-loving yet financially cautious customer.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Automakers have invested or are planning to invest hundreds of billions of dollars globally to build a thriving EV market, according to industry consultant AlixPartners, but so far most are losing money.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, economic factors such as inflation and the rising cost of living are impacting Gen Z’s holiday spending, with many seeking deals and exclusive discounts while still prioritizing ethical choices.Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Amazon has also been tweaking its capex strategy, reducing spending on lower-return e-commerce infrastructure, while doubling down on technology infrastructure to meet rising artificial intelligence demand.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Stroll through the exotic and flowering plant life during the December Nights festival on Dec. 6 from 1-7pm and Dec. 7 from noon-6pm.Kate Murphy, Axios, 26 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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The global live music market is expanding at a rate of 17% annually, and is projected to grow by another $36 billion by 2028, according to a recent report from market research firm Technavio.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The rankings, based on page views from IMDb’s 250 million monthly visitors, showcase the expanding reach of Indian content across genres and languages.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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His rush plan, counter measures and gap discipline appear undeveloped on tape.Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024
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Many people own specialty properties such as vacation homes or other secondary real estate, such as ranches, farms, and undeveloped land.Bob Carlson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The idea of leaving it unfinished would have hurt him terribly.Diana Pearl, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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As a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Murkowski will be at the center of spending talks that will dominate Trump’s first few months in office as Republicans are expected to punt work on the unfinished fiscal 2025 bills into next year.Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Burgeoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeoning. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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