sprouted

past tense of sprout

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprouted
Verb
  • Karthik’s cinema is rooted, inventive and wildly original, yet universal in emotion.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Once the cuttings have rooted, pot the plants and place them in a cool, sunny spot, watering only when the soil is dry.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Weil’s anti-inflammatory message has germinated across the internet in tweets, podcasts, and YouTube Shorts.
    Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Once germinated, the seedlings take off rapidly, expanding to form a dense lawn by the end of summer when warm-season grasses entering their winter dormancy.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The film, which was produced by Sony, has reportedly become the most popular Netflix film ever, and continues to break streaming records, even for its original soundtrack.
    Dylan Butts, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2025
  • In truth, Fulham haven’t produced a convincing performance and find themselves a point above the relegation zone.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • In the nose is pineapple and sun-ripened mango.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Sympodial orchids must be propagated by dividing them, not pruning or trimming them.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The hedges surrounding the UGA football field today might not be the exact same shrubs from 96 years ago, but they’ve been propagated from the originals planted in 1929, preserving the continuity and lineage.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Some residents believe more trees were planted, and La Jolla Development Permit Review Committee trustee Brian Williams said last month that the trees appeared to be closer to one every 10 feet.
    Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Thousands of trees will be planted, increasing the tree canopy for health and beautification.
    Khadejeh Nikouyeh, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Sprouted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprouted. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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