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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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Recent Examples of sprout
Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 May 2025
For dinner, try the halloumi and artichoke salad, Brussels sprouts, and our signature lamb shawarma.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 9 May 2025
Cheech and Chong often seemed like they were simply meant to be, sprouting up like a random weed plant from the soil of the counterculture.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Unfermented soy foods include whole soybeans, soy milk, tofu, fresh edamame, soy nuts, and soybean sprouts.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 May 2025
For dinner, try the halloumi and artichoke salad, Brussels sprouts, and our signature lamb shawarma.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Verb
This mulberry species is known for sprouting up as a volunteer all over Southern California.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 9 May 2025
Cheech and Chong often seemed like they were simply meant to be, sprouting up like a random weed plant from the soil of the counterculture.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprout
Noun
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Director Robert Zemeckis finds mixed results marrying broad comedy and pop-culture references with the title wooden boy's adventurous quest to become a real kid.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Jail and the blues would come in time, but in 1995 the kid from Paola, Kansas, was riding high in Los Angeles.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Without warning, the robot loses control, thrashing its limbs, knocking over equipment and forcing the technicians to scramble out of harm's way.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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Several young men, including Reed’s grandson, were helping to haul debris, trees and limbs to the curb May 23.—
Gael Langdon,
Arkansas Online,
1 June 2025
Verb
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This is a project that has been germinating in my head for a long time.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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Not only will this reduce water waste, but that leftover water contains nutrients that can boost plant growth and even help seeds germinate faster.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Ensure child and pet safety: Take every precaution to never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially in extreme heat when car interiors can quickly become hazardous.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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Alex Fine, her husband and father of her children, was present during her testimony.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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At the Los Angeles video shoot, the then-quartet comprised of Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett worked with Darren Grant as director, Chris Maldonado and Eric Ferrell as makeup artists and Tina in charge of the group’s hair.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Now step inside Nicole Kidman's Allure cover shoot: Shop all of our latest obsessions in one place!—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Between them, the five series have produced a staggering 1,811 episodes to date.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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The film is produced by Hype Studios and Gold Rush Pictures.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The controls are touchy when inserting the buds, but otherwise convenient thanks to both a multi-key and volume rocker.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
27 May 2025
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One shopper, who was impressed with the quality even after a year, said that the buds even withstood being accidentally thrown into the wash cycle.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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China’s industrial profits returned to growth in the first quarter this year, rising 0.8% from a year earlier, reversing the trend of declines since the third quarter of last year.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 May 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Moby Kazmi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Sprout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprout. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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