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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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Recent Examples of sprout
Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 20 Mar. 2025
Monday, June 2, Lemon Pepper Chicken, wild rice, Brussels sprouts, mixed fruit, milk.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
Cody Godwin, USA Today, 27 May 2025
But the activists, and community and civic leaders who sought to capitalize on the moment say what sprouted has been uneven at best.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
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Noun
Cell growth phases and hair Each hair on our body sprouts from a follicle nestled in our skin’s dermis layer.
—Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 20 Mar. 2025
Monday, June 2, Lemon Pepper Chicken, wild rice, Brussels sprouts, mixed fruit, milk.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
Verb
Once the seeds sprout, transfer the plant to a larger pot or your garden.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 27 May 2025
But the activists, and community and civic leaders who sought to capitalize on the moment say what sprouted has been uneven at best.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprout
Noun
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The presence of a 37-year-old who brought the tenacity of a champion to the lineup and the joy of a kid to the dressing room.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The amount of time that kids and their parents right beside them spend watching Cocomelon and the rest of our product is enormous.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Their limbs – the proportions, joint angles and foot structure – resemble those small dinosaurs, too.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 June 2025
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This results in slender, long limbs, narrow waist and shoulders, and less muscle mass with respect to bone length.23 Health Issues to Know About Due to their tall, lean physique and fast metabolism, people with ectomorphic body shapes often have issues gaining weight and muscle mass.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Like many seeds, peach seeds require a period of cold treatment called stratification to germinate properly.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Like many giants, the tree is a slow grower: its seeds take years to germinate, and its fruits can be a decade in ripening.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
26 June 2025
Noun
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He was hired to perform an autopsy on the child, who died while Ross was in delivery.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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Being a child, over 65 or pregnant puts you at greater risk, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.—
Joel Shannon,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Likening it to how digital quickly overtook film and how now cell phones are being used for professional shoots, Kenney-Silver shared that advancement is par for the course.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
19 June 2025
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Productions will have two weeks of prep and two week shoots using the same crews but with a change of DP.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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Two teammates would one-up him over the ensuing couple of days, producing a pair of shutouts against the Royals.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2025
Noun
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This method not only produces high-quality buds but also improves soil health, conserves water, and sequesters carbon in the process.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
17 June 2025
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Items for sale include hemp THCA flower, which is indistinguishable from marijuana buds without sophisticated lab testing.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
Noun
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The Inter-American Development Bank forecasts data center investments in the region will double by 2029 relative to last year’s level, potentially boosting stagnating economic growth.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
20 June 2025
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Initially believed to be a stroke, he was rushed to Salford Royal Hospital, where scans revealed a growth on his brain.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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“Sprout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprout. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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