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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Research suggests that broccoli, particularly broccoli sprouts, which are higher in sulforaphane, may reduce hyperglycemia, especially in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 May 2026
Be absolutely sure the risk of frost has passed before planting, or consider starting seeds indoors six weeks before final frost and look for sprouts in 5 to 7 days.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 26 May 2026
Fried Brussels sprouts are a standout, as are the jalapeno-flecked corn muffins.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Add Water Clover sprouts best when the weather is mild and the soil is damp.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
Serve up plenty of green veggies at your next holiday meal or family dinner with this casserole that's packed with both green beans and Brussels sprouts.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Gallery Restaurant is known as a destination for weekend brunches and holiday meals, pairing premium steak and seafood with traditional sides such as garlic cream spinach and crispy Brussels sprouts.
—Drew Jackson, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
When an optometrist shines a bright light into your eyes, a vast, branching tree sprouts in your field of vision.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 13 May 2026
Noun
Start with the spicy brussel sprouts, which are tantalizingly citrusy, along with the summer-y bluefin tuna aguachile.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Research suggests that broccoli, particularly broccoli sprouts, which are higher in sulforaphane, may reduce hyperglycemia, especially in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 May 2026
Be absolutely sure the risk of frost has passed before planting, or consider starting seeds indoors six weeks before final frost and look for sprouts in 5 to 7 days.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 26 May 2026
Fried Brussels sprouts are a standout, as are the jalapeno-flecked corn muffins.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Add Water Clover sprouts best when the weather is mild and the soil is damp.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
Serve up plenty of green veggies at your next holiday meal or family dinner with this casserole that's packed with both green beans and Brussels sprouts.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Gallery Restaurant is known as a destination for weekend brunches and holiday meals, pairing premium steak and seafood with traditional sides such as garlic cream spinach and crispy Brussels sprouts.
—Drew Jackson, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
When an optometrist shines a bright light into your eyes, a vast, branching tree sprouts in your field of vision.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprouts
Noun
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Enjoy sports events and fun activities with kids.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Seven kids in that youngest age bracket were seriously injured enough to require a hospital stay.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Don’t go anywhere near them or touch any objects that are near them, including tree limbs.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2026
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Fire officials are urging homeowners to assess trees and tree limbs for safety, especially during the spring growth season and after heavy rain.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Cousteau roots his pitch in economics.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 May 2026
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This is a high-spirited opening for curious neighbors and travelers alike, with a mischievous sense of fun that firmly roots guests in their destination.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Smart toys that can directly respond to children and their environments have proliferated in recent years, offering parents a new way to teach their children important skills.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The guiding image of my process was not an outline, but the ball pit found at indoor playgrounds, beloved by children and feared by adults who carry hand sanitizer just for such activities.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Crapemyrtles do not need the heavy pruning often practiced by homeowners, which produces weak shoots and exposes plants to disease.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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That experience confirmed Lean’s boredom with studio shoots and his hunger to work outside in inspiring locations.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
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This diurnal shift ripens Lodi’s produce and punches up its flavor.—
Ligaya Malones,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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Their fruit typically ripens in mid-September.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
21 May 2026
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Pruning in early summer gives the plant enough time to heal and set new buds.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
2 June 2026
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Oliver and Colbert are old buds, both from the Jon Stewart Daily Show family tree.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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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 5 Jun. 2026.
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