Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprouting
Verb
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This seems odd but ripening fruit releases small amounts of ethylene gas which can reduce the longevity of the arrangement.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026 -
Keep potatoes away from direct sunlight, and don't store them near onions or fruits like bananas, which release Ethylene gas that increases ripening.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Keep the soil surface moist when germinating seeds, but reduce watering after parsley sprouts and grows a few leaves.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Apply a crabgrass preventer around midmonth to stop weedy grasses from germinating.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Her original fan club kept rooting and cheering for her the entire time.—
Peter Warren,
Houston Chronicle,
14 Feb. 2026
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Both will join Taylor in Cortina, rooting from the stands at this weekend’s competition.—
Marquise Francis,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Guojun’s abiding preoccupation, Song told me, was propagating his seed.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The best part about propagating a leggy succulent is that nearly every part of the plant can be used to grow new plants.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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Notaro was also the person who first brought this idea to director Ryan White and his producing partner, Jessica Hargrave (Good Night Oppy).—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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With just a few supplies and some elbow grease, your ice maker will be back to producing fresh, clean ice in no time.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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When planting a group of landscape shrubs, simply lay down some fabric and cut holes in which to plant your shrubs.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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Avoid planting it in overly rich soil.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Sprouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprouting. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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