sprouted

Definition of sproutednext
past tense of sprout

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprouted
Verb
  • The result is luxury deeply rooted in place.
    Anya von Bremzen, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
  • For Marines aboard the ship, the mission is rooted in service and sacrifice.
    Sarah Alegre, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • Others are available for purchase as seeds that can be easily germinated indoors or sown directly in the garden.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
  • If fewer than 14 seeds (about 70 percent) germinated, toss them out and purchase new seed.
    Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Marty Party produced one postseason goal in 2026.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
  • Cool conditions produced a bunch of fast times Friday at the CIF state track and field championships.
    Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • Once the fruit has ripened, keep it in the refrigerator and enjoy it within two days.
    Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
  • Stone fruits like peaches, nectarines, and plums bruise easily, along with berries, tomatoes, avocados, and pears—especially when they're fully ripened.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Verb
  • By the time a human intervenes, the narrative has already propagated, indexed by search engines, embedded in datasets, and echoed across platforms.
    Wyles Daniel May 19, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
  • That means the tree is protected by a federal plant patent and can't be propagated at home.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • With that in mind, The Sacramento Bee has created a reporting position dedicated to covering the decisions behind what gets planted and harvested, and how those decisions impact jobs, grocery and restaurant prices, and people’s overall cost of living.
    Kiara Adams May 28, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
  • Leaders at smart ring maker Oura swiftly planted the pivot foot.
    Mario Aguilar, STAT, 28 May 2026
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“Sprouted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprouted. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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