burgeoning

American  

[bur-juh-ning] / ˈbɜr dʒə nɪŋ /

Rarely bourgeoning

adjective

1. growing or developing quickly.

   The company was criticized for not doing more to pare down its burgeoning debt.

2. (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.

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Etymology

Origin of burgeoning

burgeon ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Russell is sensing a burgeoning backlash against AI, "particularly among younger people".

From Barron's

Much of the growth has come from capitalizing on the burgeoning population and economy of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, said Luce, the agency’s president.

From The Wall Street Journal

With the Commodity Futures Trading Commission shedding staff at its flagship Chicago office, lawmakers are questioning the agency’s ability to regulate burgeoning markets tied to cryptocurrencies and event contracts.

From Barron's

The groups are at the center of a burgeoning war over how to regulate AI, an issue that is expected to play a key role in November’s elections.

From The Wall Street Journal

As the net tightens, you can be sure that the world's burgeoning fleet of shadow vessels will continue to operate in the dark.

From BBC

Related Words

• boost
• development
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• surge
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