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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 massacre, which also wounded 21 people, became a blueprint for dozens of copycats and shattered the notion that kids were safe in school.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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This included 64% of independents and 66% of parents with kids under age 18.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 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
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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
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The shoot was a closed set to limit the number of bystanders to the necessary people.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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With only two episodes left before the Gemstones sing their final hedonistic hymn on the May 4 series finale, Baltz zoomed in from the North Carolina shoot of an upcoming Bobby Farrelly movie to talk about his alter ego’s colorful arc.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 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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Depending on the strain and genetics of the cannabis, those buds, or flowers, look and smell differently, along with producing different effects for people who use them.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
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Remove any stems that have died back over the winter, as evidenced by dry, crunchy buds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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For 2025, the total number of companies for which emissions data was obtained increased from approximately 750 in the previous year to around 900 in the current year, representing a 25% growth.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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After all, giant competitor United just announced a 9.2% increase in premium cabin revenue, including 7.6% growth in premium economy.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Sprout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprout. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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