- present participle of burgeon.
burgeoning
Example Sentences
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His still largely unchecked dominance will leave many hoping Alcaraz can complete a swift return to full health, after the pair's burgeoning rivalry had begun to take off.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
The ConserveOhio committee members said they hope others will see their bipartisan movement — and its burgeoning success — and take matters into their own hands in their states.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
A compelling model comes from the burgeoning global movement of citizens’ assemblies — deliberative bodies in which a randomly selected, representative cross-section of the public is convened to consider complex policy questions.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
Items to be covered by the additional money include a burgeoning number of staff, higher expenses like heating bills and major renovations at royal properties around the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Spring is finally burgeoning after the longest winter, and the birches' new leaves turn their faces toward the sun's warmth.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
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