Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprouting
Verb
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Los Niños benefited from the slow and even ripening conditions, allowing for a relatively late harvest that led to high concentration and vibrant acidity.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026 -
For peaches that are still ripening, keep them at room temperature in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Crabgrass first appears in the spring, but new plants keep germinating throughout the summer, says Waltz.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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This will stop crabgrass seeds from germinating as easily.—
Aliyah Rodriguez,
The Spruce,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The two-inch-thick sod is grown on plastic so it can be transported without rooting into the stadium.—
Chris Stokel-Walker,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
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As a media member, Altidore will have to now learn to balance his rooting interests with offering clear-eyed analysis.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Aloe vera is a plant best reserved for propagating through offshoots.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
8 June 2026
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The young tender stems are also perfect for propagating.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Kia will build Seltoses with three gasoline engines producing 149, 180 and 193 horsepower.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Denver will soon be part of celebrating the history of the United States by producing some of the semiquincentennial coins to be released into circulation next year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Clearly, whoever had previously owned the place wasn't just planting crops.—
Jacqueline Goldblatt,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2026
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Thyme can take two years after planting to start blooming.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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“Sprouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprouting. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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