sprouting

present participle of sprout

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprouting
Verb
  • The 2021 growing season was cooler than average with maturation and ripening less harried than usual.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Certain Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Enzymes in fruits and vegetables promote chemical reactions, such as ripening.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • In some cases, the male may effectively become an attached sperm-producing organ.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Megan Johnson, owner of Buttercup Farm, has been producing raw milk for 12 years from a herd of 14 cows.
    Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Sprouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprouting. Accessed 9 May. 2025.

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