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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
Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
But those hulking rectangular boxes, the massive data centers sprouting up across the country, are emerging as a giant magnet for dollars in a way that rivals consumer spending itself.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2025
Also represented are the mother-daughter duo of Gwyneth Paltrow (eggplant parmigiana with a side salad) and Blythe Danner (tuna, sprouts, tomato, swiss, avocado, and mayo on whole wheat).
—Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Noun
Sunflower sea stars are capable of sprouting 24 arms and growing to the size of a bicycle tire, per the Associated Press.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
But those hulking rectangular boxes, the massive data centers sprouting up across the country, are emerging as a giant magnet for dollars in a way that rivals consumer spending itself.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
Kale, broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts are all examples of cruciferous vegetables.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2025
Also represented are the mother-daughter duo of Gwyneth Paltrow (eggplant parmigiana with a side salad) and Blythe Danner (tuna, sprouts, tomato, swiss, avocado, and mayo on whole wheat).
—Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprout
Noun
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Martha Atkins was something of a short-order cook for all the kids that came through the house.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
30 Aug. 2025
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Our kids need to be taken care of first and foremost by licensed teachers in every classroom.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Bleeding that occurs deep in the muscle can cause limbs to swell.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Ensure the dogs' favorite places, such as the sofa or bed, are easily accessible via ramps or steps, and keep a close eye on their weight, as any gain could put a strain on their remaining limbs.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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All of these will start to germinate when temperatures drop into the low 60s for the first time when accompanied by fall rains.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Aug. 2025
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Crabgrass first appears in the spring, but new plants keep germinating throughout the summer, says Waltz.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
Noun
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She is survived by her children, Neil, Grey and Julia Larsen; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.—
Jeff Suess,
The Enquirer,
21 Aug. 2025
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The version passed by Senate Republicans earlier this month contains several key elements, but fewer provisions to curb marketing to children.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Kill the weaker weeds so the stronger shoots survive!—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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The bottle episode shoot had the blessing of MLB Studios, Major League Baseball’s in-house studio.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The average number of days employees are required to be in the office rose 12% over the past year, but office attendance showed an increase of just 1% to 3%, according to Brian Elliott, CEO of Work Forward and publisher of the Flex Index, which produced the report.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Ford will stop producing the Escape and Corsair SUVs at the end of 2025, but anticipates having enough inventory to last through 2026.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This was right around the time when Jeremy and I and our little group of buds were figuring out how to make our own movies with somebody’s parents’ video camera.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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The controls are easy to remember and are duplicated on both buds.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But learning how to cope with negative thoughts and emotions is a central part of growth and leads to better problem solving, making healthy decisions, and navigating challenging times, says Howard.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Internal Facebook research from 2016 revealed that its recommendation tools drove the majority of extremist group growth.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Sprout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprout. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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