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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  1. rises
  2. increases
  3. thrives
  4. expands
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  • Their desirability rises as their price goes up, and these achieve investment status.
    Zain Jaffer, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Ocean Sun has developed a flexible floating rig that rises and falls with the waves.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
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  • This important step increases the excitement around women's soccer in Egypt, especially with the participation of Al-Ahly and Zamalek, who will participate for the first time since the launch of the first edition of the Egyptian women’s soccer league in the 1998/1999 season.
    Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Daily, year-round use of SPF is key, Lee says, especially since the risk of skin cancer increases with age as UV damage accumulates.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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  • But from the perspective of both parties, honest and open discussions pre-contract around goals, expectations and the very nature of the franchise model are crucial in ensuring that their new business relationships thrives.
    Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • When workers can perform higher-stakes, decision-making tasks—those currently reserved for elite experts—their professional identity thrives.
    Riccarda Joas, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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  • The movement vocabulary—rooted in popping, locking, and krump—expands into novel images, clear in form but ambiguous in meaning and emotional impact.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This new law expands coverage to employers with ten or more employees, down from the previous threshold of 25 employees, significantly broadening its scope.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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