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Recent Examples of sprig
Infuse the water with a sprig of rosemary or a citrus slice for an air of sophistication.
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Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Garnish with a slice of lemon or a sprig of mint.
—Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 2 Jan. 2026
Add a sprig of rosemary or a mint leaf for some holiday greenery, and try spices like star anise or a sprinkle of cinnamon for warm flavors.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
Pluck off a piece of fish, place it in one of the leaves of lettuce that come alongside, then tuck in a sprig of coriander and maybe a sliver diếp cá (fish mint).
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
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Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Garnish with a slice of lemon or a sprig of mint.
—Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 2 Jan. 2026
Add a sprig of rosemary or a mint leaf for some holiday greenery, and try spices like star anise or a sprinkle of cinnamon for warm flavors.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
Pluck off a piece of fish, place it in one of the leaves of lettuce that come alongside, then tuck in a sprig of coriander and maybe a sliver diếp cá (fish mint).
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
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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 16 Mar. 2026.
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