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sprig

noun

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as in twig

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Recent Examples of sprig Garnish with a fresh sprig of rosemary to catch its fragrance with every sip. — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 20 June 2026 The imaginative cocktails and mocktails are infused with fresh herbs and fruit and topped with a sprig of bougainvillea, while an on-site craft brewery produces mead and beer, made with spring water sourced on the property. — Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026 Carefully cut off a sprig either at the soil or above a leaf node. — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 15 June 2026 Then, finally, a small sprig that keeps her hopeful, in prayer of new blooms. — Isabella Desendi, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sprig

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twig

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The trees also tend to drop small twigs and branches because their wood is relatively weak.

— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
Then, place a small twig under the rim to create a small gap.

— Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 29 May 2026

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sprightful

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