mushroom
noun
any of various fleshy fungi including the toadstools, puffballs, coral fungi, morels, etc.
have mushroomed
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present perfectof mushroom.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The ceremonial, pre-revolution flag has become an emblem of the global rallies that have mushroomed in support of Iran's demonstrators.
From Barron's ● Jan. 12, 2026
As China’s economy and manufacturing might have mushroomed in recent decades, U.S. dominance depended to a greater degree on its historic allegiances.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2025
AI apps have mushroomed, allowing users to animate still photos, create avatars in films, write songs, essays and articles, threatening to displace humans in many jobs.
From Reuters ● Jun. 16, 2023
Over the past few years, immersive art extravaganzas have mushroomed around the globe, including in places such as Bordeaux, France; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; and New York.
From New York Times ● Feb. 22, 2023
Private Russian enterprises have mushroomed, especially in the IT sector.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 5, 2023
