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Recent Examples of sprigThe imaginative cocktails and mocktails are infused with fresh herbs and fruit and topped with a sprig of bougainvillea, while an on-site craft brewery produces mead and beer, made with spring water sourced on the property.—
Laura Beausire,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026 Carefully cut off a sprig either at the soil or above a leaf node.—
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 Add 1/3 cup olive oil and remaining eight oregano sprigs and four garlic cloves.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sprig
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprig
twig
Noun
The trees also tend to drop small twigs and branches because their wood is relatively weak.
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Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2026
Then, place a small twig under the rim to create a small gap.