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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
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
This latter interpretation recalls Persephone’s yearly return from the underworld or another myth in which a pomegranate sprouts from drops of Dionysus’s blood after his death, heralding his resurrection.
—Demir Alp, JSTOR Daily, 29 Aug. 2025
Fresh sides include garlic fingerling potatoes, Brussels sprouts with sherry and honey and seasonal local vegetables.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
Both Fatah and Hamas are sprouts of the Muslim Brotherhood, a transnational organization dedicated to the Islamization of Arab societies.
—Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Others pair starters like yellowtail jalapeño or crispy Brussels sprouts with mains such as miso black cod or Cornish hen yakitori.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, The Canteen is the town’s (dog-friendly) haven for lobster rolls, frozen rosé, and crispy Brussels sprouts, best enjoyed in the backyard that spills right onto the beach.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Great options include zucchini, Brussels sprouts, bell peppers, broccoli florets, cauliflower florets and asparagus.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Pad Thai with cilantro, peanuts, and extra crunchy sprouts.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
Plant out transplants of broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower later in the month if the weather cools.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
This latter interpretation recalls Persephone’s yearly return from the underworld or another myth in which a pomegranate sprouts from drops of Dionysus’s blood after his death, heralding his resurrection.
—Demir Alp, JSTOR Daily, 29 Aug. 2025
Fresh sides include garlic fingerling potatoes, Brussels sprouts with sherry and honey and seasonal local vegetables.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
Both Fatah and Hamas are sprouts of the Muslim Brotherhood, a transnational organization dedicated to the Islamization of Arab societies.
—Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Others pair starters like yellowtail jalapeño or crispy Brussels sprouts with mains such as miso black cod or Cornish hen yakitori.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, The Canteen is the town’s (dog-friendly) haven for lobster rolls, frozen rosé, and crispy Brussels sprouts, best enjoyed in the backyard that spills right onto the beach.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Great options include zucchini, Brussels sprouts, bell peppers, broccoli florets, cauliflower florets and asparagus.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Pad Thai with cilantro, peanuts, and extra crunchy sprouts.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprouts
Noun
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Both Kardashian and Thompson are proud parents on social media, sharing posts to celebrate all of their kids' life milestones.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The jury saw extensive emails between Donna and Wendi that showed how Donna pushed Wendi to pursue relocation to South Florida at any cost, including offering her ex-husband $1 million and taunting him with the possibility of converting their kids from Judaism to Catholicism.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bare, blackened trees with pointed, spindly limbs and black soil that felt strange underfoot, both spongy and brittle.—
River Selby
August 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Aug. 2025
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Quiet, atmospheric scenes are punctuated with moments of ultrafast violence, elongated limbs sweeping the page like springs released from tension.—
Matt Alt,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In a strong culture, everyone roots their daily decisions in a desire to be in it to win it; there's a sense of ownership, pride and belonging.—
Alex Brueckmann,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The company said on its website that with Amazon Family, Prime members can share benefits with one other adult, up to four teens added before April 7, 2025 and up to four children in their household.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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This pathway also extends to the investor's spouse and children under 21.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But after weeks of staring at bare ground, a few green shoots pushed through the dark silt.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
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Battery life has been improved for longer shoots, and slow-motion capture makes highlights feel cinematic.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Always be mindful of the buds; be sure each division has at least 3 buds.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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The tips of their trunks have a pair of buds resembling deer hooves.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Respiratory papillomas are wart-like growths on the vocal cords and trachea.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Social media reports have shown rabbits with growths that resemble tentacles or horns in Colorado and other states.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Space plants 1 to 3 feet apart.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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In another photo, Bongiovi plants a kiss on his wife's cheek while Brown takes a selfie in a casual diner.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Sprouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprouts. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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