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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
The trick to good flowering is selecting a short-day or day-neutral type that blooms in early spring before the really hot weather arrives.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
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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
From annuals and perennials carpeting the ground with blooms to spectacular flowering shrubs, these winter beauties will warm your heart on a winter day.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
The trick to good flowering is selecting a short-day or day-neutral type that blooms in early spring before the really hot weather arrives.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
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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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Rather like Sansa Stark herself, the Game of Thrones alum who's had the most flourishing post-Westeros career might just be Sophie Turner.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
31 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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The infusion of peat and sugar kelp introduces notes of bonfire smoke, heather, and maritime elements, balanced by the fruitiness from the red wine cask maturation.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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And Murphy’s four-year, $112 million extension last summer already looked amazing before some of the maturation he’s displayed in his offensive game this season.—
William Guillory,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Key findings in the report include how high interest rates have been a major growth inhibitor for small businesses with small business employment experiencing its largest decline (year-over-year) since 2015.—
Alexandra Pastore,
WWD,
15 Jan. 2025
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Unrivaled's success without her star power would be a strong sign for the overall growth of the sport.—
Everett Cook,
Axios,
15 Jan. 2025
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With Robinson’s time coming sooner than expected, the Dolphins took an all-in approach towards his development.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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And yet, its development is stagnant in comparison to the capital and northern powerhouse Manchester.—
Hannah Ryan,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Flowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowering. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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