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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
Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Tuesday, March 25, Beef Stroganoff with whole grain egg noodles, Brussels sprouts, Romaine salad and tomatoes, baked apples, milk.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Courtney Crowder, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Building on efforts like these, consider the aerospace, biotech, robotics and drone companies sprouting across the city, pushing the boundaries of autonomy.
—Amir Husain, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Set aside 2 tablespoons Brussels sprouts for garnish.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Tuesday, March 25, Beef Stroganoff with whole grain egg noodles, Brussels sprouts, Romaine salad and tomatoes, baked apples, milk.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
The summer before eighth grade, Abdi sprouted three inches, growing to nearly 6-feet tall as a 13-year-old.
—Courtney Crowder, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Building on efforts like these, consider the aerospace, biotech, robotics and drone companies sprouting across the city, pushing the boundaries of autonomy.
—Amir Husain, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprout
Noun
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The nonprofit provides underprivileged kids with a custom birthday cake free of charge.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Seven goats became pregnant; six had miscarriages, but one kid was born—with a malformed lung.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The polio virus attacks the nervous system and often leads to paralysis of lower limbs and, in severe cases, the muscles that control breathing.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Children often bear the heaviest burden, paying the price of war with their health and, in some cases, their limbs.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Leaving humidity domes after the seedlings germinate can increase the risk of mold and other seedling problems.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2025
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Mexico is the third largest importer of U.S. barley and the biggest importer of U.S. malt, made from germinating kernels of barley and a key ingredient in beer.—
Heather Schlitz,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The dangers of children having phones at school is another issue the show tackles, albeit subtly.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Find the little trans child that is ruining your life.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The pilot is eying a June shoot in Atlanta, sources said.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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The idea is that, if a model is busy with a shoot in New York, their digital likeness can be used instead of a shoot that would have otherwise needed to take place in Los Angeles on the same day.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Missouri’s Luther Burden III — Burden, who produced 2,263 yards and scored 21 touchdowns in his three collegiate seasons, is a dynamic presence when in open space.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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In each episode, the On Brand Agency creatives will work with a major brand in need of a big idea for a massive, high-priority campaign – from creating earworm jingles and unbelievable activations to producing the most quotable commercials and must-have merchandise.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The right bud plays and pauses audio with a double tap or skips to the next track with a triple tap.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
24 Mar. 2025
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Start Fertilizing in Early Spring or Late Winter When the days start to get longer and the temperatures warm in early spring or late winter, orchids begin producing new growth and initiating bud development, Kondrat says.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the North, active growth occurs mainly in the shoulder seasons.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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This newer approach uses mild electrical pulses to promote blood vessel growth and improve circulation.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Sprout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprout. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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