sprouted

Definition of sproutednext
past tense of sprout

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprouted
Verb
  • Iran is a theocratic republic rooted ideologically in Shiite Islam while Venezuela is a socialist and secular regime.
    Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 7 Jan. 2026
  • These institutions are rooted here because Illinois and Chicago are integral to their brand, talent pipeline and mission.
    Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Most distilleries in Scotland don’t actually malt their own barley, the process in which barley is germinated and then heated to stop the process before being turned into mash and distilled.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2025
  • Weil’s anti-inflammatory message has germinated across the internet in tweets, podcasts, and YouTube Shorts.
    Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The Orinoco should be developed, produced, and exported to American’s own Gulf Coast refineries, particularly those configured to handle heavy and extra-heavy petroleum.
    Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
  • It also was captured on videos and produced a similar schism among political leaders.
    Hannah Fingerhut, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • If a banana has ripened and become mushy, don't stress!
    Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
  • These delicate fruits are picked before they're fully ripened, which means that the right storage methods are key to coax the best flavor and quality out of them.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Stevia seeds are difficult to germinate, but starter plants are readily available over the Internet and they are easily propagated from shoot cuttings.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Softwood cuttings that are taken from new, flexible growth are typically propagated from late spring to late summer when roses are actively growing.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • According to the National Garden Scheme, the grounds even contain a mulberry tree reputed to have been planted by Queen Elizabeth I herself.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Butt maintains his innocence, claiming his confession was coerced through torture, and that evidence against him was planted, The Daily Telegraph reported.
    Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Sprouted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprouted. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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