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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
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
Common fall crops that benefit pollinators From kale, bok choy, and collards, to broccoli and Brussels sprouts, to radish and turnips, these crops are valuable fall food sources that produce well into the end of the growing season in the KC area.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
Brussels Sprouts Brussels sprouts are cruciferous vegetables, which are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fibers but low in calories.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2025
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, mustard greens, and kale can provide most of your daily vitamin C in one serving.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 19 Sep. 2025
The smell Cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, kale, broccoli and Brussels sprouts contain glucosinolate, a unique phytonutrient that’s made up of amino acids, glucose, nitrogen and sulfur.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Plant beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cilantro, cauliflower, cabbage, garlic, kale, onions, oregano, parsley, peas, parsnips, potatoes, radishes, rosemary, thyme, and turnips.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
Make the most of autumn's harvest by having a menu totally dedicated to in-season veggies and fruit—think Brussels sprouts, mustard greens, carrots, butternut squash, apples, pumpkin, and anything else your farmers’ market might have in stock.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
Common fall crops that benefit pollinators From kale, bok choy, and collards, to broccoli and Brussels sprouts, to radish and turnips, these crops are valuable fall food sources that produce well into the end of the growing season in the KC area.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
Brussels Sprouts Brussels sprouts are cruciferous vegetables, which are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fibers but low in calories.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2025
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, mustard greens, and kale can provide most of your daily vitamin C in one serving.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 19 Sep. 2025
The smell Cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, kale, broccoli and Brussels sprouts contain glucosinolate, a unique phytonutrient that’s made up of amino acids, glucose, nitrogen and sulfur.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Plant beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cilantro, cauliflower, cabbage, garlic, kale, onions, oregano, parsley, peas, parsnips, potatoes, radishes, rosemary, thyme, and turnips.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprouts
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Iberostar Waves Quetzal Playa del Carmen, Mexico A beachfront all-inclusive Playa del Carmen resort that welcomes families with excellent children’s programming, Iberostar Waves Quetzal caters to kids and teens ages four to 17 with everything from cooking classes to science experiments.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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As his fame grew, Jack began making the rounds on talk shows and often spoke in a theatrical, borderline British accent that left his kids stunned.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Reeves is a cranky, deadpanning Estragon, wallowing in frustration as his gangly limbs swing, unwillingly turning to his friend but also welcoming the help, the hugs.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
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Nevo is among several dozen soldiers whose limbs were saved by an Israeli civilian surgeon who has shared her medical experience in the war with top doctors at the renowned Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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Rising seas could swallow the land that roots our identity.—
Feleti Penitala Teo,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
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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
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Even in healthy children, measles can cause serious illness and death.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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One of his favorite spreads draws directly from a Parks image of a mother with her children outside their home; in Smith’s reimagining, those same children later graduate from historically Black colleges, a testament to resilience and progress.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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Since then, Tabi designs have taken over the mainstream shoe market, street style shoots, TikTok, and red carpets, becoming one of the world’s most instantly recognizable shoe styles.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
24 Sep. 2025
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The confrontation ends when Lorenzo disarms her and shoots, neutralizing the threat and securing the safety of his family.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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Dozens more covered the slope, doubled over with their buds dangling, about to burst.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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In January 2025, the cold went all the way to the Gulf Coast, killing citrus trees and freezing the buds off camellias and azaleas.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 2025
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On the recent season of , newcomer Bozoma Saint John shared her own struggle after the surgical removal of fibroids, which are non-cancerous growths that develop in a woman's reproductive tract.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, meanwhile, are cancerous growths on a more surface layer of skin.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Sep. 2025
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Today, the company plants a tree for every child born to a Zegna employee, donates flowerbeds in the Piazza Duomo in Milan and revitalizes public parks in Palm Beach and Boston, among other things.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Rat-Repelling Plants Certain flowers and plants repel pests, so consider adding some to your yard.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Sprouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprouts. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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