sprouted

verb

past tense of sprout
as in rooted

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprouted
  1. rooted
  2. germinated
  3. produced
  4. ripened
  5. propagated
  6. planted
Verb
  • Ida’s stillness is shared by the whole film, which seems more confidently rooted than anything in Pawlikowski’s previous endeavors.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Once plants have rooted and produced three to four new leaves, remove cuttings from their container and transplant each into its own pot.
    — Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of rooted
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  • The sapling was germinated from one of 1,000 seeds NASA sent aboard the uncrewed Artemis I mission, which saw a space capsule orbit the moon in 2022.
    — Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 27 July 2026
  • Timing is critical for corn gluten to be effective, as seeds that have already germinated and formed roots will not be affected.
    — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
Definition of germinated
Verb
  • But Russell argued that state lawsuits can address damage in Colorado, regardless of where the fossil fuels are produced.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Royal Caribbean heralds this ship for setting a new standard across the cruise industry for its water and waste management programs—93% of fresh water is produced on board via reverse osmosis, crew members sort trash for recycling, and so on.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of produced
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  • Ripe Whole Avocados Once ripened, avocados are at their prime and should be used promptly.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Many of the black olives sold in cans throughout North America are not naturally tree-ripened.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Definition of ripened
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  • Propagating ‘Kaleidoscope’ Abelia ‘Kaleidoscope’ Abelia is patent-protected and cannot be propagated.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Begonias can be propagated via leaf cuttings by making cuttings in the leaf veins and placing leaves on a soilless mix.
    — Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of propagated
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  • There were taro patches and gardens planted with banana, sweet potato, sugar cane, noni, and more.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Simply put, a rain garden is a depressed bed planted with native perennials and shrubs selected for their high-water tolerance.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of planted
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“Sprouted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprouted. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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