Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprouted
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Look for strong sturdy leaves that have a nice shape and that are rooted well in the soil.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026 -
Szoboszlai opened the scoring on 74 minutes with a swerving free kick that kissed the inside of the post and left Gianluigi Donnarumma rooted to the spot.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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While Wise’s desire to bring a classic French restaurant to San Diego germinated early on in his career, active planning for it began about 2-1/2 years ago.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Once the seeds have germinated, provide good air circulation and water the seeds as soon as the soil is dry to the touch.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2026
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Other gifts are often produced in tandem with local fashion designers or curated by the city’s coolest design shops.—
Clodagh Kinsella,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The game has already produced one jackpot winner this year.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Richard Crowe, who gardens in Beaumont, has a pomegranate tree that has recently ripened 400 fruit.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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If a banana has ripened and become mushy, don't stress!—
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
9 Jan. 2026
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African violets can be easily propagated in both soil and water using healthy stem and leaf cuttings.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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Using her background in cellular biology, Gueble propagated cell cultures that mirrored cancerous cells lacking MGMT and MMR.—
Isabella Backman,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
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One of the largest groups, the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, has planted about 10,000 of its 15,000-tree quota, said Andrew Ferris, senior coordinator for their native plants program.—
Melina Walling,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Make sure succulents are planted in well-draining soil to keep them from rotting.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Sprouted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprouted. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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