burgeoned

verb

variants also bourgeoned
past tense of burgeon
1
as in increased
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 thrived
to grow vigorously the spring flowers burgeoned once the warm weather set in for good

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3
as in bloomed
to produce flowers chrysanthemums usually burgeon in early fall

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Recent Examples of burgeoned Over 35 years, the number and complexity of medical treatments has burgeoned as have salaries and profits of for-profit providers. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026 The parts of Linda incorporated into the district include a corridor east of the highway and south of Marysville where a Costco, Walmart and other commercial and retail development have burgeoned in recent years. — Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026 In recent years, Ukraine's domestic drone interceptor market has burgeoned, producing some key players who tout their products at international arms shows. — Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026 The interest burgeoned from visibility and opportunity feeding off itself into generational momentum. — Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026 As the public became increasingly environmentally conscious and organic farmers mounted a parallel back-to-the-land movement, a market for organic food burgeoned, especially on the West Coast. — Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026 Their friendships burgeoned when each was a member of Palisades High’s JV football team. — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026 His career as an actor burgeoned alongside his art career, which took off when soul, funk, and R&B group the Neville Brothers tapped him to create the cover for their 1989 Grammy-winning breakthrough album Yellow Moon. — News Desk, Artforum, 23 Oct. 2025 Industries sprouted and bloomed, inventions burgeoned, standards of living for masses always hit new heights. — Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeoned
  1. increased
  2. thrived
  3. bloomed
  4. rose
  5. flourished
  6. flowered
  7. swelled
  8. blossomed
Verb
  • Additionally, writing longer, more detailed descriptions of concerns (over 100 words) significantly increased response rates.
    — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Overall, the budget increased by $720,000 since September 2025, Korfanta said.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 30 Aug. 2026
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  • In the late 1950s, Kusama moved to New York and thrived within the city's avant-garde scene.
    — Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Although his brother ultimately thrived despite his disability, Trujillo says intervention could have helped him.
    — Allie Torgan, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of thrived
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  • Founded in 2009, the group has bloomed into a small empire—we’re talking nearly 70 of the South’s favorite restaurants, hotels, bars, and cafes, plus another dozen or so in development—with thoughtful intention.
    — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In fact, Monet wanted gardens full of diverse plants, often arranging them in successive waves of flowers that bloomed for only a few weeks, creating an artwork in itself.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of bloomed
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  • Along with his younger brother Gao Qiang, Gao Zhen rose to prominence as the collaborative artist duo known as the Gao Brothers.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Lee, a Detroit native who lives in Texas, rose to prominence for his simple, yet effective food reviews.
    — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of rose
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  • Yet, on TikTok, on Threads, and, presumably, in innumerable group texts, a contrarian consensus has flourished.
    — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Gravenberch flourished in that position in the title-winning campaign of 2024-25 but found life tougher there last season when Slot’s midfield unit was frequently outrun and outfought.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of flourished
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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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  • In 1950, only about 11% of Mission residents would have been considered Latino, according to the California Migration Museum, but by the 1970s, that number had swelled to nearly half.
    — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The rocks and melted water suddenly swelled the rivers in the valleys below, causing torrents of water that swept buildings, bridges and earth downstream in Tibet and Nepal.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of swelled
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  • What started 20 years ago as a football camp has blossomed into much more.
    — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The subscription streaming platform has blossomed into Sony’s biggest footprint in streaming and an engine of distinctive content for the company.
    — William Earl, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of blossomed

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“Burgeoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeoned. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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