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 cider maker produced 89,907 gallons, or 2,900 barrels, in 2024, up a little more than 4% from the year earlier, according to the most recent numbers provided by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Bug was first staged in London in 1996 and later produced Off-Broadway in 2004, earning a reputation as one of Letts’ most unnerving works.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
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 11 Jan. 2026.

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