sprouted

past tense of sprout

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprouted
Verb
  • After it is rooted into the native soil, water the sod deeply and less frequently.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026
  • And the reasons may be rooted as much in Southerners’ attitudes about being overweight as in their diets and exercise patterns.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • The sapling was germinated from one of 1,000 seeds NASA sent aboard the uncrewed Artemis I mission, which saw a space capsule orbit the moon in 2022.
    Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 27 July 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • The Starship Entertainment girl group, who debuted in February of 2025, were one of the main acts to perform on the 88rising stage at the festival last weekend, produced by 88rising and Goldenvoice.
    Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Voters — and the changes produced by the Florida Republican redistricting plan — have set up some blistering hot general election races.
    Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Vine-ripened, heirloom, and plum tomatoes would work especially well in this dish.
    Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026
  • Many of the black olives sold in cans throughout North America are not naturally tree-ripened.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • How to Grow Hibiscus From Seeds Both tropical and hardy hibiscus varieties can be propagated by seed.
    Shelby Vittek, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026
  • These particular Stromanthe can be propagated via stem cuttings.
    Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The latter cover the landscape in the Algarve in late winter; legend has it that the pale pink, almost white, almond trees were planted many centuries ago by a Moorish prince for his homesick Nordic bride to resemble snow.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Crews added more than 114,000 bricks to Kimball’s exterior, installed 1,270 light fixtures and planted 100 new trees.
    Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
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“Sprouted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprouted. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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