Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprouting
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By later in March, expect a gentle rain of goodness to begin to fall in your life, ripening seeds of love, family growth, fame and clarity.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Jan. 2026 -
These fruits give off ethylene, a natural ripening hormone.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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And outdoor soil often contains weed seeds and disease pathogens that interfere with seeds germinating and sprouting.—
Kerry Michaels,
The Spruce,
21 Jan. 2026
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The set includes a tray with four removable cups for planting; place the large, clear glass dome over your germinating seeds to keep them warm and moist.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Asking for a good old-fashioned rooting interest.—
Greg Cote
January 23,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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The team everyone will be watching and the vast majority rooting against.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Robinhood is known for propagating meme-stock mania, making its founders billionaires, and changing how Americans invest.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
29 Dec. 2025
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Torres Maczassek and her brother, Miguel, are considered leaders in climate-change response, including uncovering and re-propagating nearly extinct grape varieties that may fare better in extreme heat and drought.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
27 Dec. 2025
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Japanese astronomers have discovered an extraordinary supermassive black hole in the early universe that is growing at a nearly impossible pace, while producing intense X-ray and radio emissions simultaneously.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Jan. 2026
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Legend has it that because Sirius rises at the same time as the sun during the first half of summer, its brightness adds to the sun's energy, producing additional warmth.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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For best results, choose a rich potting mix and amend garden soil with compost before planting.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
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When planting pea seeds, proper soil preparation is essential.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Sprouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprouting. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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