- present participle of burgeon.
burgeoning
Americanadjective
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growing or developing quickly.
The company was criticized for not doing more to pare down its burgeoning debt.
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(of a plant) putting forth buds, flowers, shoots, etc..
The overcast sky was more than made up for by the brilliant purple blossoms of the burgeoning jacaranda trees.
Etymology
Origin of burgeoning
Example Sentences
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In era when so much about the news is just plain depressing, what stands out about the burgeoning public rebellion against Flock security cameras is just how fun it all is.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Results in the last few weeks from both companies showed fast growth, burgeoning demand, strong margins and reassuring guidance.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
Still, playing Olmo remains the highlight of his short but burgeoning career.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
It also allowed him to hone his guitar skills and make connections within London’s burgeoning blues scene.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
It felt a little like the burgeoning of moths at darkfall, but it was something much more dangerous than moths.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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