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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
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
Bake until the sauce has turned slightly crusty and serve with roasted Brussels sprouts, creamy mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
While members of the Brassica family can be affected by disease or pests, Speight suggests looking for a disease-resistant hybrid Brussels sprouts variety.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
These include common vegetables such as kale, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, mustard, and Brussels sprouts.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2026
Expect to see sprouts emerging from the soil in two to four weeks.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
Fan favorites include a Teriyaki Chicken bowl with avocado and brussel sprouts and the Spicy Korean Steak bowl with bok choy.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
In New York City, crocus sprouts are beginning to line the sidewalks and the sun is staying above the horizon past dinnertime.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
This is the Rangers’ hope, that the next wave of pitching will also benefit from the pair of aces so that the pitching tree sprouts branches.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
Brassicas such as broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts are usually hit hard by pests, including slugs, snails, and cabbage loopers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
Bake until the sauce has turned slightly crusty and serve with roasted Brussels sprouts, creamy mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
While members of the Brassica family can be affected by disease or pests, Speight suggests looking for a disease-resistant hybrid Brussels sprouts variety.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
These include common vegetables such as kale, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, mustard, and Brussels sprouts.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2026
Expect to see sprouts emerging from the soil in two to four weeks.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
Fan favorites include a Teriyaki Chicken bowl with avocado and brussel sprouts and the Spicy Korean Steak bowl with bok choy.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
In New York City, crocus sprouts are beginning to line the sidewalks and the sun is staying above the horizon past dinnertime.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
This is the Rangers’ hope, that the next wave of pitching will also benefit from the pair of aces so that the pitching tree sprouts branches.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprouts
Noun
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New York parents are asking for ChatGPT limits in schools, while Utah last month passed a law to let parents monitor their kids’ screen time on school devices.—
Joel Mathis,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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Coming from the theater, Frank had an old-school approach to performance and atmosphere, while Eleanor, trained in social work and psychology, had an acute understanding of extreme human behavior in kids and adults.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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Tropical trees including your mamey likely had their limbs and trunks totally frozen.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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This is a high-spirited opening for curious neighbors and travelers alike, with a mischievous sense of fun that firmly roots guests in their destination.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Louisiana dirty rice is a tasty meat-and-rice dish that roots its flavor in aromatic Cajun seasoning and the holy trinity vegetables.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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The introduction of new younger characters, presumably designed to help guide children through Stoller’s already simplified narrative, signals a desire for intergenerational accessibility.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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From 1929 until 2006, Pluto lived in the imagination of children and adults alike as the ninth and outermost planet in our solar system.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Apr. 2026
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Filma Jalisco’s cash rebate also stood out as a tool to draw foreign shoots.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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On most professional shoots a phone camera would be supplemented with lenses, stabilizers, and ancillary gear—or, in the case of Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later (2025), up to twenty iPhones could be marshaled into service at once.—
Dennis Lim,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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This variety is heat-tolerant and typically ripens later in summer, from July to August, says McCabe.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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The skin ripens to bright yellow with green stripes, and the flesh has a pink hue.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Best buds Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds embrace on the carpet at The Walt Disney Company's Emmy Season Toast to TV on April 27 in West Hollywood, California.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Presence of Pests Look closely at the entire plant, including stems, leaves, buds, and blooms.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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Now, Butler will soon undergo the final procedure in a three-part spinal surgery to remove growths in the area, according to a GoFundMe to assist with her medical expenses that was created by her sister Jodie King.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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These rubbery, firm nodules are called keloids, which are poorly understood skin growths that result from wound healing that goes awry and expands beyond the borders of the original wound.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Sprouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprouts. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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