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as in kids
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
he earned the admiration of the neighborhood sprouts when he showed them how to make a slingshot
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as in limbs
a branch of a main stem especially of a plant
the raspberry bushes began sending out sprouts in early spring
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Recent Examples of sprouts
Danielle Zickl,
Health,
20 June 2026
With the addition of roasted red potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and leeks, this meatloaf dinner is a complete meal.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
This item has mayo, turkey, fresh sprouts, cranberry sauce, and cream cheese on sourdough.
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Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Throw some sweet chili glaze on your Brussels sprouts next Christmas and prepare to blow your grandmum's mind to smithereens.
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Meanwhile, The Canteen is the town’s (dog-friendly) haven for lobster rolls, crispy Brussels sprouts, and a cold drink, best enjoyed in the beachside backyard.
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Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
Depending on the variety, most carrots have a days to maturity of 60 to 75 days from germination, when the seed sprouts from the ground, or roughly 9 to 10 weeks.
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Aviva Patz,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
Add lemon herb orzo, garlic bacon Brussels sprouts or split pea soup in half-pint or pint sizes.
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Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Toothsome gnocchi, tart apples, and caramelized Brussels sprouts come together as an all-in-one side that makes the most of fall's final offerings.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
Noun
Eating both broccoli and Brussels sprouts can be part of a healthy, balanced diet.
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Danielle Zickl,
Health,
20 June 2026
With the addition of roasted red potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and leeks, this meatloaf dinner is a complete meal.
—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
This item has mayo, turkey, fresh sprouts, cranberry sauce, and cream cheese on sourdough.
—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Throw some sweet chili glaze on your Brussels sprouts next Christmas and prepare to blow your grandmum's mind to smithereens.
—
Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Meanwhile, The Canteen is the town’s (dog-friendly) haven for lobster rolls, crispy Brussels sprouts, and a cold drink, best enjoyed in the beachside backyard.
—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
Depending on the variety, most carrots have a days to maturity of 60 to 75 days from germination, when the seed sprouts from the ground, or roughly 9 to 10 weeks.
—
Aviva Patz,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
Add lemon herb orzo, garlic bacon Brussels sprouts or split pea soup in half-pint or pint sizes.
—
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Toothsome gnocchi, tart apples, and caramelized Brussels sprouts come together as an all-in-one side that makes the most of fall's final offerings.
—
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprouts
Noun
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The idea is to have expert hairstylists train uninitiated or intimidated fathers on how to comb and braid their kids’ hair, using salon-type head mannequins but in a setting for bros.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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It’s meant to go with the flow of kids’ pacing, which may mean spending a whole hour at a splash pad or being done after just a few experiences.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The devices can make toys, prosthetic limbs and even airplane parts.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Instead, Nowell roots the band’s sound in the mid-’90s and keeps his vocal mannerisms as close to Bradley’s as possible.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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Cousteau roots his pitch in economics.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 May 2026
Noun
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My office will continue to vigorously prosecute defendants who pose serious threats to our community’s safety, especially our children.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Families with young children could ride all the rides, see the shows and meet multiple characters in a day, if lines aren’t too long, but the park isn’t meant to be treated like a checklist.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Green shoots are appearing in the spending patterns of lower-income earners, with their consumption tracking up in recent days on goods and services excluding gas.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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My life revolves around deadlines, shoots, and special events, but skiing is my escape.—
Amber Feld,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Its name comes from the fact that the fruit usually ripens and is ready for picking around this time of year.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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While Albariño typically ripens earlier, Caíño Blanco often reaches maturity toward the end of September when temperatures are cooler and daylight hours shorter.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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These buds do support Google Fast Pair for Android users, too, so you aren't locked in the Apple ecosystem.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
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Expect to see new buds form within three to four months.—
Kelly Manning,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Noun
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Another Napa standout is Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, founded in 1970 by Warren Winiarski on the Silverado Trail; its 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon famously beat French first-growths at the blind Paris tasting in 1976, putting Napa on the world stage.—
Winston Ross,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The lake being so shallow opens it up to warming, excessive nutrients and growths of algae and other aquatic vegetation, which limits things like boating and fishing, staff said in the report.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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“Sprouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprouts. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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