sprout 1 of 2

noun

Definition of sproutnext
1
as in kid
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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2
as in limb
a branch of a main stem especially of a plant the raspberry bushes began sending out sprouts in early spring

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sprout

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verb

as in to germinate

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Recent Examples of sprout
Noun
Months later, to her delight, a bounty of new sprouts appeared, ready to guide into a lattice pattern. — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 12 Aug. 2026 Brussels sprouts are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins C and K, which support immune, bone, and digestive health. — Cynthia Sass, HEALTH, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
It can be planted in the fall from seeds that sprout with seasonal rains and bloom in the spring. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026 If the trade does go through as is, then other questions about the Raptors sprout up — namely, what is to come of RJ Barrett, the 26-year-old switchblade entering the final season of his contract and eligible for an extension this summer. — Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sprout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprout
  1. kid
  2. limb
  3. germinate
  4. child
  5. shoot
  6. produce
  7. bud
  8. growth
Noun
  • The 34-year-old gave birth there to all three kids, Levi, 5, Elijah, 3, and Rae, who turns 1 in September.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Just as many people can’t afford to have someone else clean their homes, landscape their yards or nanny their kids, those struggling to make ends meet may need to lean on AI assistance.
    — Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of kid
Noun
  • The three towns have been without power since the late Tuesday morning storm because trees, limbs and power lines are down everywhere.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Fifty-year-old oak trees were ripped from the roots, and debris was scattered everywhere from broken tree limbs.
    — Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of limb
Verb
  • Hardy hibiscus seeds germinate more easily; soak and nick seeds before planting indoors.
    — Shelby Vittek, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Apply Pre-Emergent Herbicide After installing a gravel patio or walkway, apply a pre-emergent herbicide to keep weeds from germinating.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of germinate
Noun
  • Sun-protective clothing has long had an audience with swimmers, surfers and young children donning the trusty rash guard, as well as hikers and athletes.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Family and religion Sabio and his wife, Abigail, have five children.
    — Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of child
Noun
  • For a time, the loss of market share was masked by a surge in local TV shoots as studios spent heavily to supply content to their new streaming platforms.
    — Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Culture Minister Isaac Tchiakpé rejected RSF’s assertion that the filmmakers had received authorization from his ministry to carry out the documentary shoot.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of shoot
Verb
  • Tink publishes industry-standard newsletters such as Podcast the Newsletter and Podcast Marketing Magic, and produces the podcast discovery show Feed the Queue.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Kenya already produces 93% of its electricity using renewable sources.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of produce
Noun
  • Radnor feels that fans expect the HIMYM cast to remain best buds.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026
  • By summer, buds cover the plant and, soon, soft, layered blossoms are begging you to cut them for the perfect bouquet.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of bud
Noun
  • The growth trajectory Neville talks about — industry sources estimate the brand will reach $100 million in net revenue this year — has not gone unnoticed by the industry.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • With rising geopolitical tensions, a surge in domestic competition and a disconnect from the Chinese consumer, American companies have lost ground in the region that once offered fuel for growth.
    — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
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