as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the suburb's population has mushroomed tremendously in the last decade
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Recent Examples of mushroom
The hope is to attract companies like Amazon, Microsoft or Google with mushrooming needs for computer power, Mr. Looney said in an interview.
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Stanley Reed, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
That effort is now mushrooming beyond its original units and focus areas, namely communications, jamming and spoofing, and drone warfare.
—Colin Demarest, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
The lonely cry from U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, earlier this month for President Joe Biden to step aside mushroomed into a national movement that ended with the Democratic incumbent ending his presidential reelection campaign with a Sunday morning bombshell.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 21 July 2024
Bitcoin is on the cusp of $100,000, meme coins are mushrooming at breakneck speed, and a new wave of traders is flooding the market.
—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Stanley Reed, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
That effort is now mushrooming beyond its original units and focus areas, namely communications, jamming and spoofing, and drone warfare.
—Colin Demarest, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
The lonely cry from U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, earlier this month for President Joe Biden to step aside mushroomed into a national movement that ended with the Democratic incumbent ending his presidential reelection campaign with a Sunday morning bombshell.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 21 July 2024
Bitcoin is on the cusp of $100,000, meme coins are mushrooming at breakneck speed, and a new wave of traders is flooding the market.
—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mushroom
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Another 2021 study found that sleep deprivation increased levels of cortisol during interpersonal conflict.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
26 Jan. 2025
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Since the attack, Weisz-Gut has felt forced to take account of the specter of increasing prejudice in Europe on a personal level.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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Finding the perfect rose to become Martha’s namesake was difficult according to Hahn, who visited various fields and looked at dozens of contenders.—
Jessica Jordan,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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About 5% of males have complete ED at age 40, and this percentage rises to 30-40% in males 80 or older.2 Given this prevalence and the effect ED can have on quality of life, proper diagnosis is critical.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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His vision blurred and his eyes swelled in the smoke.—
Eli Saslow,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Since 2020, though, those ripples have seemed more like swelling and crashing waves in the wake of the pandemic.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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This shift not only optimizes workforce resources but also accelerates procurement timelines, driving greater operational efficiency.—
Komal Goyal,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Nevitt said that the invocation of the Defense Production Act, which can be used to accelerate manufacturing, is also possible.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Opposition to birthright citizenship emerged almost immediately with its enactment as part of the 14th Amendment, which was adopted in 1868, and has waxed and waned in parallel with political controversies over immigration.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Those who are not well versed in the history of our planet’s long-term geology are often not aware that Earth's climate and its oceans have waxed and waned over millions and billions of years.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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During the month of January, sky gazers will be able to see four planets in one view — and come February, the parade will only expand.—
Caitlin O'Kane,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The new store will also greatly expand the selection of artist and band merchandise and audio equipment like turntables and speakers, as well as new and used vinyl and CDs.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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And then the next Ravens team will have to try and climb the mountain all over again and rewrite a different ending.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The traditional career trajectory—earn a degree, secure a stable job, and climb the corporate ladder—is being upended by rapid technological advancements.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Mushroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mushroom. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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