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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
Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Think root canal, head lice, colonoscopies and Brussels sprouts.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Jan. 2026
In the fashion of izakayas, there are also tasty bites to pair with the soup, from ooey-gooey takoyaki (octopus dumplings) to tempura Brussels sprouts to spicy pollock roe on rice.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Fiber-rich produce includes avocados, broccoli, leafy greens, berries, apples and Brussel sprouts, Petrucci said.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
If your potato has sprouted, do not eat the sprouts themselves.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
Wildflower sprouts have already been spotted in some parts of Southern California’s desert park.
—Outside, 15 Jan. 2026
Everything was heated through, the chicken was juicy, and the Brussels sprouts weren't dried out.
—April Benshosan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Jan. 2026
Top with the roasted chickpeas and alfalfa sprouts.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
Working as an assistant in her sister-in-law’s empanada business, Cocson developed her own creation, filling the pastry with homemade longganisa sausage, shredded papaya, mung bean sprouts and an egg.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Think root canal, head lice, colonoscopies and Brussels sprouts.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Jan. 2026
In the fashion of izakayas, there are also tasty bites to pair with the soup, from ooey-gooey takoyaki (octopus dumplings) to tempura Brussels sprouts to spicy pollock roe on rice.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Fiber-rich produce includes avocados, broccoli, leafy greens, berries, apples and Brussel sprouts, Petrucci said.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
If your potato has sprouted, do not eat the sprouts themselves.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
Wildflower sprouts have already been spotted in some parts of Southern California’s desert park.
—Outside, 15 Jan. 2026
Everything was heated through, the chicken was juicy, and the Brussels sprouts weren't dried out.
—April Benshosan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Jan. 2026
Top with the roasted chickpeas and alfalfa sprouts.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprouts
Noun
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In it, the iconic Backyard kids must help team superstar Stephanie ‘Bubbles’ Morgan find her lucky bubble gum with just 30 minutes to game time.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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During the hearing, lawmakers asked questions about when kids should start learning about AI and what kind of rights parents would have.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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Icing during the storm could have severe impacts, including slippery pavement, weighted tree limbs and isolated power outages from just one-quarter of an inch of ice or less.—
January 25,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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In New Mexico, Oklahoma and eastern Texas, the weather service has received reports of trees and limbs snapping under the weight of the ice, and related power outages.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Jan. 2026
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Louisiana dirty rice is a tasty meat-and-rice dish that roots its flavor in aromatic Cajun seasoning and the holy trinity vegetables.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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For Pritchard, whose Stanford roots date back to 2005, the chance to return as head coach was both emotional and deeply personal.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
3 Dec. 2025
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The warehouse contained specialized food intended for young children and pregnant and breastfeeding women who were malnourished.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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When shown how to open the puzzles, children copied all the steps, even unnecessary ones.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Don’t want tender young shoots popping out when another polar vortex is right around the corner.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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And holding on a bit longer to see how Puma’s turnaround progresses could turn into a benefit because evidence of some green shoots could raise bids for the brand.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The fruit ripens reliably, which leads to wines that feel generous and fruit driven without being jammy.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The majority of Malbec in Bordeaux died out from frost in the 1950s, and Petit Verdot often ripens too late to make it into the final blend, so many vineyards have been replanted with other varieties over the years.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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There will even be Daikoku PA-style car meets for players to join with their buds.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
22 Jan. 2026
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Wilting leaves that blacken or curl and buds that suddenly drop indicate temps that are too cold for the orchid.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2026
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The apparent copy of Hipparchus’ catalog was written using ink made from tannin-rich oak galls, the common, often-round growths on oak trees triggered by larval wasps.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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That suggests the same technique might be able to be used for medical purposes, such as targeting where a drug is delivered or monitoring cancer growths.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Sprouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprouts. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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