sprouted

past tense of sprout

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprouted
Verb
  • The concept is rooted in the autonomic nervous system, which includes the sympathetic nervous system—responsible for the body's fight-or-flight response—and the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps promote rest, recovery and restoration.
    Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • Hamilton, a 19-year old from Simsbury, said his opposition is rooted in the fact that there is heavy emphasis on the environment and sustainability at the university.
    Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • Timing is critical for corn gluten to be effective, as seeds that have already germinated and formed roots will not be affected.
    David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • The Bangladesh-Germany co-production, produced by Manoj Pramanik and German co-producer Christoph Thoke of Mogador Film, world premiered in the Asian New Talent section.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 June 2026
  • The fact that it was conceived without thought and for decades was produced and consumed without thought is immaterial.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • Once the flush of fruit has ripened in mid-to-late summer, there will be no more, and the plants are done for the year.
    Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
  • Green peppers are the least ripe, while red peppers are fully ripened.
    Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Mature clumps can be propagated by division in spring.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026
  • But sometimes this connection is propagated within the community itself to make a salient point about a complex condition.
    Sloane Crosley, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • Rip planted his fist into Rob-Will's face during their first meeting in Episode 1, and things have only gotten more tense through.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • Prime Video has planted a flag in the YA space, and there is more to come under Nicole Clemens, now Head of International Originals, including adaptations such as Boys of Tommen.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 24 June 2026
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“Sprouted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprouted. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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