sprigged; sprigging
1
: to drive sprigs or brads into
2
: to mark or adorn with the representation of plant sprigs
3
: to propagate (a grass) by means of stolons or small divisions
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Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
That's linguine, cherry or grape tomatoes, a medium onion sliced thin, 4 cloves of garlic, also sliced thin, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 large sprigs of basil, and 4 ½ cups of water.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
The reversible design features a classic red-and-green plaid on one side and pretty holly sprigs on the other.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Garnish with the remaining tarragon sprig.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
That's linguine, cherry or grape tomatoes, a medium onion sliced thin, 4 cloves of garlic, also sliced thin, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 large sprigs of basil, and 4 ½ cups of water.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
Verb
For an outdoor wedding, get that fairytale feel by weaving fresh greenery sprigs into the braid.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
The reversible design features a classic red-and-green plaid on one side and pretty holly sprigs on the other.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Sprig.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sprig. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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