The population has 'mushroomed' [='shot up'] over the past 10 years. = The town has 'mushroomed' in population over the past 10 years.
Interest in local history is suddenly 'mushrooming'.
Her hobby 'mushroomed' into a thriving business.
(..) " Oh, girl, you're so divine " " I want you, Jyne " One more and that's it. Aah. It's a good thing I found these mushrooms. I was fucking starving. Mmm. Mm. Aah. This place is kinda... juicy. (..)2006 Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny