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Recent Examples of sprig
Sisters Helen, Sylvia and Jeanne, all 70-plus, form the canopy of the family tree; newborn Charlie is the fresh sprig.
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Clare McHugh, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2026
Top with wine and garnish with a mint leaf or sprig.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2026
Infuse the water with a sprig of rosemary or a citrus slice for an air of sophistication.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Garnish with a slice of lemon or a sprig of mint.
—Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 2 Jan. 2026
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Clare McHugh, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2026
Top with wine and garnish with a mint leaf or sprig.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2026
Infuse the water with a sprig of rosemary or a citrus slice for an air of sophistication.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Garnish with a slice of lemon or a sprig of mint.
—Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprig
twig
Noun
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Scratch a twig with your fingernail to reveal the tissue under the bark.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2026
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Startled by an explosion—a twig or a stone falling into the water—Gita stepped away from the shore.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Sprig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprig. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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