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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
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
The sandwiches are named with references to art, such as the Van Gogh made with roast beef, fresh dill, Havarti cheese, sprouts and deli mustard on pumpernickel bread; or the hot Picasso made with savory meatballs, provolone cheese and Mama Cosenza’s original Italian sauce on an 8-inch baguette.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But if those spaces can’t be artificially made by managers, what can managers do to ensure innovation sprouts as often as possible?
—Iese Business School, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Plant out transplants of broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower later in the month if the weather cools.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
This latter interpretation recalls Persephone’s yearly return from the underworld or another myth in which a pomegranate sprouts from drops of Dionysus’s blood after his death, heralding his resurrection.
—Demir Alp, JSTOR Daily, 29 Aug. 2025
Fresh sides include garlic fingerling potatoes, Brussels sprouts with sherry and honey and seasonal local vegetables.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
Both Fatah and Hamas are sprouts of the Muslim Brotherhood, a transnational organization dedicated to the Islamization of Arab societies.
—Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, The Canteen is the town’s (dog-friendly) haven for lobster rolls, frozen rosé, and crispy Brussels sprouts, best enjoyed in the backyard that spills right onto the beach.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
Root vegetables, mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, and a variety of herbs come together for a recipe that is a family gathering go-to.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
The sandwiches are named with references to art, such as the Van Gogh made with roast beef, fresh dill, Havarti cheese, sprouts and deli mustard on pumpernickel bread; or the hot Picasso made with savory meatballs, provolone cheese and Mama Cosenza’s original Italian sauce on an 8-inch baguette.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But if those spaces can’t be artificially made by managers, what can managers do to ensure innovation sprouts as often as possible?
—Iese Business School, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Plant out transplants of broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower later in the month if the weather cools.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
This latter interpretation recalls Persephone’s yearly return from the underworld or another myth in which a pomegranate sprouts from drops of Dionysus’s blood after his death, heralding his resurrection.
—Demir Alp, JSTOR Daily, 29 Aug. 2025
Fresh sides include garlic fingerling potatoes, Brussels sprouts with sherry and honey and seasonal local vegetables.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
Both Fatah and Hamas are sprouts of the Muslim Brotherhood, a transnational organization dedicated to the Islamization of Arab societies.
—Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, The Canteen is the town’s (dog-friendly) haven for lobster rolls, frozen rosé, and crispy Brussels sprouts, best enjoyed in the backyard that spills right onto the beach.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprouts
Noun
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Both Kardashian and Thompson are proud parents on social media, sharing posts to celebrate all of their kids' life milestones.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The jury saw extensive emails between Donna and Wendi that showed how Donna pushed Wendi to pursue relocation to South Florida at any cost, including offering her ex-husband $1 million and taunting him with the possibility of converting their kids from Judaism to Catholicism.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Leaves sparkle on tree limbs like gemstones and flowering plants gear up for their season finale.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Whenever one of the men did, guards would lift him up not by his limbs but by the cuffs.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a strong culture, everyone roots their daily decisions in a desire to be in it to win it; there's a sense of ownership, pride and belonging.—
Alex Brueckmann,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Dinner and show tickets are $43-$47, $33 for children 15 and younger and for show-only.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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The couple shared two young children, a son and a daughter.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My friend had heard that this grass was special because of its rhizomes, underground stems that spread, out of which shoots and roots emerge from each of its nodes or joints along the stem.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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In particular, there will be many images that now can be created without shoots.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The lace detail extended across her chest and reappeared at the waist to form lace rose buds that showed a hint of skin.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Samsung’s latest deal sweetens the pot for anyone looking to upgrade their buds.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Screening a large blood nutrient library – the range of nutrients measured in blood tests – the researchers found that zeaxanthin stabilizes and strengthens the formation of T-cell receptor (TCR) structures on CD8+ T cells when the immune cells encounter cancer growths.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Sep. 2025
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Respiratory papillomas are wart-like growths on the vocal cords and trachea.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Stray Bullets • In this week’s post-credits scene, Adrian removes the pants of the drunk, sleeping John Economos and plants a tender kiss on his forehead.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Space plants 1 to 3 feet apart.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Sprouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprouts. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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