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
Knowing that San Gaetano would soon change hands, my aunt and I had come for the fig sprouts, hoping to preserve some sweetness of this place in our own homes. — Angelica Calabrese, Longreads, 7 July 2026 Brussels Sprouts Brussels sprouts can add some protein to your plate with approximately 2 grams of protein per ½ cup serving, along with fiber and antioxidants. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026
Verb
Dotted with planters sprouting fresh lemon trees, the interior courtyard was a nightly gathering spot. — Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026 The feathers of the arrow suddenly sprouted out from the center of the bull’s rib section. — Fred Bear, Outdoor Life, 11 June 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
  • For older kids who have trouble adjusting to the demands on the school year, plenty of time to wind down after school and a predictable morning routine are key.
    — Parents, Parents, 17 July 2026
  • That said, this probably won’t be even faintly legible on a home entertainment system, let alone the handheld gadgets that kids like the ones seen here prefer to watch entertainment on these days.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026
Definition of kid
Noun
  • Please send your reports of hail or wind damage, including trees or large limbs downed, by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
  • An email photo showed the declining limbs in what appears to be shade from a nearby tree and the bottlebrush.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
Definition of limb
Verb
  • The intense, carrion-like odor of the slime attracts insects, which then eat the slime and excrete it, with the spores later germinating in the excrement.
    — Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026
  • Place the germinating seed flat on the soil and cover it with additional soil.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 July 2026
Definition of germinate
Noun
  • Under the law, their children were deemed to be citizens at birth.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Two adults and a child were injured by falling debris in Qatar as the country defended against Iranian attacks, its Ministry of Interior said Sunday.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
Definition of child
Noun
  • The shoot with Jeezy and to have Jeezy be the face of the look-book is a super insane moment.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 July 2026
  • Always try to keep at least two 5-leaflet leaves on each rose shoot.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 July 2026
Definition of shoot
Verb
  • China’s energy resilience and its ability to quickly and cheaply produce goods for other nations have helped buffer some of the economic impact from the war in Iran.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • In addition to Bridges, artists Lydia Kitto and J Lloyd produced the album.
    — Brayden Garcia July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of produce
Noun
  • Plus, the buds are IP54 dust- and sweat-resistant and offer up to 30 hours of battery life with the charging case.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026
  • In contrast, clip-on, open-ear buds like the Sony LinkBuds Clip leave the ear canal entirely unblocked.
    — Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of bud
Noun
  • His ability to implement policies aimed at boosting economic growth — such as reindustrialization, building more social housing and taking greater public control of utilities — will also be severely constrained by weak government finances.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Nestlé has highlighted several long-term trends supporting that strategy, including cat ownership growing roughly three times faster than dog ownership in recent years and premium cat food outpacing premium dog food growth.
    — Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026
Definition of growth

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