budded

verb

past tense of bud
as in blossomed

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  1. blossomed
  2. bloomed
  3. flowered
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  • Anderson blossomed into one of the best defensive backs in the state with eight interceptions and 81 tackles, and Burkin rushed for 537 yards and five touchdowns.
    — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • But his upcoming two-week run with pianist Bill O’Connell, a major force on New York City’s Latin jazz scene since the 1970s, blossomed out of a rare career convergence.
    — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of blossomed
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  • Instead of looking even a little bit caught, her face instantly bloomed into the most beautiful smile.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Once salvia plants have bloomed and the stems have turned brown, cut them down to the basal leaves, and new flowers will appear.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of bloomed
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  • Staking helps protect tall or large-flowered dahlias from breakage and flopping over, especially after rain or strong wind.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
  • Here's what the experts say happens, and what to do if your plant has already flowered.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 15 May 2026
Definition of flowered
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