flowers 1 of 2

plural of flower

flowers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of flower
as in leaves
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 Synonyms for flowers
Noun
  • Could that kind of discovery make septuagenarian runners reach personal bests?
    Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Be an observable champion of associates' demonstrations of their personal bests.
    Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • But even states that elect coroners have some oversight.
    Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Governor Mike Kehoe became the governor elect on Tuesday with a decisive victory over Democratic nominee Crystal Quade.
    Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The organization believes that the five surrounding chapters, despite benefiting from the Navajo Nation's coal mining royalties, have not adequately represented or addressed the needs of Black Mesa residents.
    Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
  • This led to a bitter fallout, including a lawsuit in which Ventura successfully sued McMahon for unpaid royalties related to his commentary.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • With aging populations becoming a global challenge, tools like AgeXtend could redefine how societies approach health and wellness.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The transition supports the development of environmentally sustainable economies and societies.
    Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Flowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowers. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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