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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
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Arrange Brussels sprouts in a single layer, cut sides down, in a 12-inch skillet.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Also, the Jackpot Roll at enso sushi will satisfy the fussiest pescatarians, as will the Poke Bowl surrounded by edamame and kaiware sprouts.
—David Weiss, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
This oven has all the excellent crisping capability of the Instant model above, but also functions as a fantastic countertop oven in its own right for toasting bread and roasting veggies like Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Another, the Monster Room, is awash with red and brown, offering up a chandelier that sprouts from the ceiling, seemingly alive, and a massive bed wrapped in vines as the room’s statement pieces, Afar reported.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2025
The sandwiches are named with references to art, such as the Van Gogh made with roast beef, fresh dill, Havarti cheese, sprouts and deli mustard on pumpernickel bread; or the hot Picasso made with savory meatballs, provolone cheese and Mama Cosenza’s original Italian sauce on an 8-inch baguette.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Either harvest or cover any remaining sprouts with a frost blanket if temperatures are dipping below 20 degrees.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Arrange Brussels sprouts in a single layer, cut sides down, in a 12-inch skillet.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Also, the Jackpot Roll at enso sushi will satisfy the fussiest pescatarians, as will the Poke Bowl surrounded by edamame and kaiware sprouts.
—David Weiss, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
This oven has all the excellent crisping capability of the Instant model above, but also functions as a fantastic countertop oven in its own right for toasting bread and roasting veggies like Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Another, the Monster Room, is awash with red and brown, offering up a chandelier that sprouts from the ceiling, seemingly alive, and a massive bed wrapped in vines as the room’s statement pieces, Afar reported.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2025
The sandwiches are named with references to art, such as the Van Gogh made with roast beef, fresh dill, Havarti cheese, sprouts and deli mustard on pumpernickel bread; or the hot Picasso made with savory meatballs, provolone cheese and Mama Cosenza’s original Italian sauce on an 8-inch baguette.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprouts
Noun
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Her kids were at the celebration with flags and traditional Mexican shirts.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Sign up now and be one of the cool kids.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Your limbs are left smooth, hairless, and with little-to-no wax left behind.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Charring that consistently appeared in specific locations on the bodies — on the elbows, the front of the skull and the lower limbs — provided intriguing clues.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 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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During a tour of Windsor Castle, the Trumps laid a wreath on the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II during a service at the castle's chapel, then spoke with the children before taking a tour of the chapel.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Authorities say the act was premeditated and carried out in front of a crowd that included children, a factor that could carry serious sentencing implications.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Chase Center on December 25, 2024 in San Francisco, California.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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City’s left-back is in a position to carry the ball into space because Haaland moves De Ligt, but O’Reilly shoots and misses the target.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Other problems such as small or no buds result from planting too early or too late.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Somni claims its buds deliver high quality audio when within the prescribed range of the mat, albeit in mono rather than stereo.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Short-term complications can include infections, scar formation and development of non-cancerous tumor-like growths on a nerve.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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The procedure allows doctors to identify and remove any polyps, which are the growths that can turn into cancer.—
Alex Ross,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Stray Bullets • In this week’s post-credits scene, Adrian removes the pants of the drunk, sleeping John Economos and plants a tender kiss on his forehead.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Space plants 1 to 3 feet apart.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Sprouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprouts. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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