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Recent Examples of sprig
Carefully cut off a sprig either at the soil or above a leaf node.
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Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
Then, finally, a small sprig that keeps her hopeful, in prayer of new blooms.
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Isabella Desendi,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2026
Garnish with shaved honeycomb and a sprig of mint.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
Then, finally, a small sprig that keeps her hopeful, in prayer of new blooms.
—
Isabella Desendi,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2026
Garnish with shaved honeycomb and a sprig of mint.
—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sprig
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprig
twig
Noun
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Then, place a small twig under the rim to create a small gap.
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The tattoo looked like a black and pinkish Skeletor, or an elaborate twig, or that long-neck brother from The Nightmare Before Christmas.
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“Sprig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprig. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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