as in flowered
to produce flowers
created an artificial environment in which plants grew and effloresced regardless of season
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But for a few shining decades around the turn of the 19th century, Hungary flowered, and nowhere more so than along Andrássy Avenue.—
Joshua Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026 -
Transplant amaryllis that flowered during the winter to the garden or grow in containers.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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In spring after the tree has bloomed, snip off a 3- to 5-inch branch, remove the bottom leaves, and dip the end in rooting hormone.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Place herb leaves on a baking sheet and roast in the oven until the herbs have dried and their aroma has bloomed, about 8 to 10 minutes.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Nebraska Running back Jamal Rule blossomed in the spring and could be a major contributor at a position that lost 1,500-yard rusher Emmett Johnson.—
Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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As a run defender, his play recognition and full-extension physicality blossomed as a senior.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Effloresced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effloresced. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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