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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
Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Brussels Sprouts Brussels sprouts are more than just a cocktail bar bite—the miniature cabbages are a health food in their own right.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Agents focused on some of the newer forms of partnerships that had sprouted since 1977.
—Paul Kiel, ProPublica, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
How about Brussels sprouts, taquitos and Nacho Cheese Bugles?
—Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Brussels Sprouts Brussels sprouts are more than just a cocktail bar bite—the miniature cabbages are a health food in their own right.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
Nonetheless, a mini city sprouted from the old tarmac.
—Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Agents focused on some of the newer forms of partnerships that had sprouted since 1977.
—Paul Kiel, ProPublica, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprout
Noun
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My family walked with Krewe of Confetti Kids on Saturday for its annual kids parade in Algiers Point.—
Carlie Kollath Wells,
Axios,
13 Jan. 2025
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Kody has been criticized by his former wives for not being there for his adult kids Kody Brown is open to mending things with his family.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The tornado snapped a couple of large branches before whizzing north across Rockwood Road and Walkers Ferry Road, where the twister snapped more large limbs and knocked a tree down.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2025
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The weather agency warned that gusty winds could knock down tree limbs, with possible minor hail damage to vegetation.—
Hema Sivanandam,
The Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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These are seeds that germinate and grow into young plants, often consumed raw in salads or sandwiches.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
6 Jan. 2025
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Plants that are native to cold areas, like boneset and milkweed, germinate best when their seeds are cold stratified around January to February. 8 to 10 Weeks Before Last Frost Celery, leeks, eggplants, peppers, and flowers like snapdragons also grow relatively slowly.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Palestinian children gather to receive food aid today in Deir al-Balah, Gaza.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Financial Responsibilities: Supporting The Family In one study, more than half of parents surveyed have prioritized giving financial help to their adult children over setting aside money for themselves.—
Paula Thielen,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Fires can even rejuvenate Pando by clearing out competing vegetation, creating the open, sunlit spaces its young shoots need to grow.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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The film underwent a lengthy post-production process after wrapping its shoot in December 2022, and was originally scheduled for a March 2024 release.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Other crops should receive a general garden fertilizer monthly or consider use of a slow-release product that may only be needed once to produce the harvests.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2025
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Each student designer produced 12 ensembles featured some traditional as well as creative ideas featuring sustainability and inspired designs regarding self-care and mental health.—
Brian T. Krista,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Jan. 2025
Noun
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All of this is somewhat expected from open-ear buds.—
Victoria Song,
The Verge,
7 Jan. 2025
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Christmas cactus buds start forming when the days grow short in fall.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Unrivaled's success without her star power would be a strong sign for the overall growth of the sport.—
Everett Cook,
Axios,
15 Jan. 2025
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Key findings in the report include how high interest rates have been a major growth inhibitor for small businesses with small business employment experiencing its largest decline (year-over-year) since 2015.—
Alexandra Pastore,
WWD,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Sprout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprout. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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