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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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Cold-tolerant crops like kale and Brussels sprouts handle frost with ease and often taste better after a spell of cold weather.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Antioxidants are found in fruits, vegetables (including broccoli and Brussels sprouts), seeds, nuts, leaves, roots, and flours, said Namrita Brooke, PhD, RDN, exercise physiologist, sports nutritionist, and cycling coach at BaseCamp.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
By holding a button, a simple katana suddenly becomes a 10-foot blade, or a rapier sprouts a demolition-grade power drill — all capable of viscerally dismembering and maiming foes.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
Cole crops, including cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale and broccoli, will be included on the non-root crop side.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
The apples brighten the natural sugar in the sweet potatoes and cut any bitterness from the Brussels sprouts.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
Make sure to leave an inch of the shoot remaining on the clove to encourage the sprouts to keep growing.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Cold-tolerant crops like kale and Brussels sprouts handle frost with ease and often taste better after a spell of cold weather.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Antioxidants are found in fruits, vegetables (including broccoli and Brussels sprouts), seeds, nuts, leaves, roots, and flours, said Namrita Brooke, PhD, RDN, exercise physiologist, sports nutritionist, and cycling coach at BaseCamp.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
By holding a button, a simple katana suddenly becomes a 10-foot blade, or a rapier sprouts a demolition-grade power drill — all capable of viscerally dismembering and maiming foes.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
Cole crops, including cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale and broccoli, will be included on the non-root crop side.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
The apples brighten the natural sugar in the sweet potatoes and cut any bitterness from the Brussels sprouts.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprouts
Noun
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In 2020, health issues and a death left Harrison's mother unable to care for the kids, Kyla Rose and Emery.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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The key to raising emotionally resilient kids is the ability to repair.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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As my daughter’s face paled, and a man in a clown mask stalked the aisles, panic seized my limbs.—
Christa Carmen,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 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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In August, the former professional football player filed for sole physical custody of his and Zolciak's children.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Beatrice and Eugenie's children do not have royal titles and use their fathers' surnames, reflecting their parents' wishes to raise them largely outside formal royal life.—
Ashley Hume , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Shams campus already houses podcast studios, filming spaces, and training centers that have hosted eight TV series and multiple commercial shoots.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Suddenly, his face was everywhere, from fashion shoots to television appearances.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This means pruning to create an open shape and removing the buds so the shrub can focus on developing roots, stems, and leaves rather than fruit production.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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However, once buds start to form, begin watering regularly to support healthy growth.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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History of Polyps Stomach polyps are growths on the inner lining of the stomach.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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May Help Prevent Kidney Stones Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis) are solid growths that form from compounds in the kidneys.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the second picture, Garth plants a sweet kiss on 44-year-old Abrams’ cheek.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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According to Holmes, plants native to your region are important because they’re adapted to your local climate and conditions.—
Mike Irvine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Sprouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprouts. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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