burgeons

verb

variants also bourgeons
Definition of burgeonsnext
present tense third-person singular of burgeon
1
as in rises
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 flourishes
to grow vigorously the spring flowers burgeoned once the warm weather set in for good

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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeons
  1. rises
  2. increases
  3. thrives
  4. expands
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  • What To See During The Major Lunar Standstill During a major lunar standstill, the moon rises and sets at its most extreme northerly and southerly positions on the east and west horizons, respectively.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Criminologists point out that the reasons why crime rises and falls are complex, with police data offering only a snapshot in time.
    Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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  • Every extra mile a truck goes increases fuel costs, raises emissions and reduces the scrap’s value.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This precision reduces wasted ad spend and increases conversion likelihood, making advertising efforts more efficient and cost-effective.
    Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Johan thrives as a gay man in Copenhagen, enjoying endless bars, parties, and casual flings.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Fast food may be quick, but building a brand that thrives in the meme era?
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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  • California’s healthcare program for low-income residents is also costing more than expected as the state expands eligibility to all income-eligible adults, regardless of immigration status, and experiences an increase in the number of seniors seeking services.
    Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Ares, which is already invested in MLS franchise Inter Miami, expands into NFL ownership.
    David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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