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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
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Add lemon herb orzo, garlic bacon Brussels sprouts or split pea soup in half-pint or pint sizes.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Once the seed sprouts, it can be planted in a pot.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Other common vegetables, such as green peas, artichokes, and Brussels sprouts, offer a higher amount of fiber than broccoli.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 3 June 2026
In the roadside planters, green sprouts poked up.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Toothsome gnocchi, tart apples, and caramelized Brussels sprouts come together as an all-in-one side that makes the most of fall's final offerings.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
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
Noun
The strong fragrance deter pests that often plague Brassica family plants, the garden expert shares, so plant them with Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cabbage to reap the full benefits.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Add lemon herb orzo, garlic bacon Brussels sprouts or split pea soup in half-pint or pint sizes.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Once the seed sprouts, it can be planted in a pot.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Other common vegetables, such as green peas, artichokes, and Brussels sprouts, offer a higher amount of fiber than broccoli.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 3 June 2026
In the roadside planters, green sprouts poked up.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Toothsome gnocchi, tart apples, and caramelized Brussels sprouts come together as an all-in-one side that makes the most of fall's final offerings.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprouts
Noun
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A little play tent with a play campfire had been thoughtfully set up for my kids in the living room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The 'Blink Twice' actress opened up about her thoughts on having kids.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The weight of the snow and ice on tree limbs and power lines could produce isolated outages.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Dec. 2025
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Another photo depicts the raccoon lying face down, limbs splayed, next to a toilet.—
Amy McCarthy,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
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Natural rock formations rise through the living room floor, a detail that roots the design in the hillside itself, and a full renovation of an existing home brought it in line with the style of the main house while still maintaining its own identity.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Rising seas could swallow the land that roots our identity.—
Feleti Penitala Teo,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The South Boston community is taking a stand and rallying around two children after an armed robbery at their lemonade stand Wednesday afternoon.—
Tammy Mutasa,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Rosa Emanuela Lo Faro, an Italian lawyer who represents some of the minors, told CNN that in some cases the children were completely cut off from their lives back in Ukraine.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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On the video side, the Luna Ultra records 8K at 30 frames per second with Dolby Vision – the same HDR format used in high-end cinema displays – and shoots in 10-bit I-Log, a flat color profile that preserves up to 14 stops of dynamic range for maximum flexibility in post-production.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 11,
New Atlas,
11 June 2026
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Charles Haracz, the executive chef at Blue Plate, said the company buys between 30 and 60 pounds of produce every week, including microgreens, lettuces and pea shoots.—
Jerry Wu,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Their fruit typically ripens in mid-September.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
21 May 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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Old-wood hydrangeas, like bigleaf and oakleaf, can be pruned in summer right after flowers fade to protect next year’s buds.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
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Time to become best buds with this deal.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
8 June 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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Finally, 40% to 60% of patients with untreated syphilis will progress to a tertiary phase of the disease that can lead to any number of negative outcomes, including seizures, heart defects, bone growths, skin growths, confusion and dementia.—
Casey Pinto,
The Conversation,
1 May 2026
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“Sprouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprouts. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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