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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
Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Cruciferous vegetables The most common cruciferous vegetables — members of the Brassica family — include broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale and arugula.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Try this with Brussels sprouts, asparagus, green beans, carrots, or any fresh or frozen vegetable that needs a flavor boost.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Harvest Winter Crops Brussels sprouts, kale, leeks, winter cabbages, and other cold-hardy crops may survive winters in mild climates and keep growing until spring.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
By late February/early March, sow cole crops such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kale.
—Holly McNamara, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Using a slotted spoon, carefully drop the Brussels sprouts into the hot oil.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
According to the National Park Service, many of their sprouts have not even flowered yet, so the fleeting beauty is just beginning.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026
Appetizers cost $10 to $12, including a mix of shrimp and seasonal vegetable tempura with tosazu and the sweet and chili Brussels sprouts.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
While certain plants may require neutral to alkaline soil—think cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage—others like acidic soil, including blueberries, raspberries, radishes, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Cruciferous vegetables The most common cruciferous vegetables — members of the Brassica family — include broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale and arugula.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Try this with Brussels sprouts, asparagus, green beans, carrots, or any fresh or frozen vegetable that needs a flavor boost.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Harvest Winter Crops Brussels sprouts, kale, leeks, winter cabbages, and other cold-hardy crops may survive winters in mild climates and keep growing until spring.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
By late February/early March, sow cole crops such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kale.
—Holly McNamara, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Using a slotted spoon, carefully drop the Brussels sprouts into the hot oil.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
According to the National Park Service, many of their sprouts have not even flowered yet, so the fleeting beauty is just beginning.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026
Appetizers cost $10 to $12, including a mix of shrimp and seasonal vegetable tempura with tosazu and the sweet and chili Brussels sprouts.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprouts
Noun
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Rosenthal believes stories about kids feeling nervous or afraid to try new things connect with both children and adults.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Their potential — with the right education, nurtured by parents who are determined to give their kids a shot at the American dream — is just as limitless as any other student in this nation’s public schools.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Watch for falling debris and tree limbs.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Trees and tree limbs fell into or onto homes and cars from Cleveland to Pittsburgh.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Minibars feature a custom bourbon blend from local distillery Jacob Rieger & Company, a thoughtful touch that roots the experience in Missouri.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 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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Rosenthal believes stories about kids feeling nervous or afraid to try new things connect with both children and adults.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The organization is working with the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance as well as Soccer Gear for Zambia so children locally and overseas benefit from the donations.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Remove your plant from its container and notice the tightly wound shoots now forming the root ball.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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If the tree has areas of dense growth, inward- or upright-growing shoots, or poor structure, pruning is in order.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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This variety is heat-tolerant and typically ripens later in summer, from July to August, says McCabe.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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The skin ripens to bright yellow with green stripes, and the flesh has a pink hue.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These buds are powerful enough to block out the roar of a plane engine with active noise cancellation that actually adjusts itself based on the seal in your ear.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
16 Mar. 2026
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The adorable little white buds that appear for the first time in a baby’s grin, of course, are the reward.—
Sarah Lindenfeld Hall,
Popular Science,
11 Mar. 2026
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Essentially, following the formation of these tiny dendrites, solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) forms around them, and this layer turns the growths into rigid, needle-like spikes that can pierce battery cells' components.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Mar. 2026
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All types of roses, except climbing varieties, can be pruned to remove long canes, dead or declining portions and twiggy growths.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Sprouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprouts. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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