sprout 1 of 2

noun

Definition of sproutnext
1
as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood he earned the admiration of the neighborhood sprouts when he showed them how to make a slingshot

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2
as in limb
a branch of a main stem especially of a plant the raspberry bushes began sending out sprouts in early spring

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sprout

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verb

as in to germinate

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Recent Examples of sprout
Noun
When the seeds sprout, usually within five days at this time of the year, move the containers to full sun. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026 Sales were also down on other vegetables like cauliflower, carrots, spinach and Brussels sprouts. — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
It can be planted in the fall from seeds that sprout with seasonal rains and bloom in the spring. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026 If the trade does go through as is, then other questions about the Raptors sprout up — namely, what is to come of RJ Barrett, the 26-year-old switchblade entering the final season of his contract and eligible for an extension this summer. — Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sprout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprout
  1. kid
  2. limb
  3. germinate
  4. child
  5. shoot
  6. produce
  7. bud
  8. growth
Noun
  • Writer Brad Bird confirmed there will not be a time jump in the third movie, keeping the Parr kids Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack at their original ages.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Families can also participate in daily arts and crafts sessions, with materials provided on request and staff on hand to help kids create their own souvenirs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of kid
Noun
  • The three towns have been without power since the late Tuesday morning storm because trees, limbs and power lines are down everywhere.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Fifty-year-old oak trees were ripped from the roots, and debris was scattered everywhere from broken tree limbs.
    — Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of limb
Verb
  • Planted as soon as the summer crops have been pulled, cover crop seeds germinate quickly and grow during the fall and winter before being dug under in the spring.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Kentucky bluegrass, on the other hand, can take up to a month to germinate, explains Bob Mann, senior director of technical and regulatory affairs at the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
    — Amanda Tust, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of germinate
Noun
  • Sun-protective clothing has long had an audience with swimmers, surfers and young children donning the trusty rash guard, as well as hikers and athletes.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Family and religion Sabio and his wife, Abigail, have five children.
    — Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of child
Noun
  • His shoot-first mindset adds a useful dimension to Tottenham’s attack, particularly when lining up alongside Dominic Solanke, a natural facilitator, and Kudus, who was Tottenham’s primary creative outlet in the frontline before his injury.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Rahe lived near the site on the edge of his native small town of Dyersville, with convenient access by way of a back road the Universal Studios crew had made just for the movie shoot.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of shoot
Verb
  • Tombo Banda, managing director of CrossBoundary Energy, said Chinese factories are producing more vehicle s than the domestic market can absorb while exports face mounting barriers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The Braves had only three hits, but produced enough offense for Pérez, who has not allowed a run since Francisco Linder of the Mets hit a two-run homer when the teams met in New York on July 27.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of produce
Noun
  • Gullion has observed such grouse picking off nearly 50 buds per minute.
    — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
  • For branching varieties, the stem should be cut back to the nearest bud or branch.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of bud
Noun
  • Construction accidents are common in India, where rapid infrastructure growth often collides with fragile geology, construction lapses, extreme weather and safety standards.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Reynolds and McElhenney have built a project around ambition, investment and continued growth.
    — Dean Jones, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
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