How to Use sprig in a Sentence
sprig
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Pick out and toss the thyme sprigs.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Nov. 2025
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And then add a good sprig of mint next to your straw.
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Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Add a fresh sprig as a garnish.
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
13 Apr. 2026
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Pluck out and discard the herb sprigs.
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CBS News,
21 Nov. 2025
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Discard herb sprigs and bay leaf.
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Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
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Garnish with a sprig of fresh herb.
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Jeff Burkhart,
Mercury News,
26 Nov. 2025
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Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2026
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Pluck out and discard the cilantro sprigs.
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ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Garnish each with a fresh sprig of mint.
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Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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Garnish with peach slices and basil sprigs.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Garnish with a mint sprig and lemon twist.
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Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Garnish with lemon wheel and a mint sprig.
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John Kell,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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Garnish with mint sprig and fresh berries.
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Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Place dill sprigs throughout the green beans.
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Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 June 2026
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Discard corn cobs, bay leaf, and thyme sprigs.
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Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Garnish with a slice of lemon or a sprig of mint.
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Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
2 Jan. 2026
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Garnish with herb sprigs and/or lime wheel.
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Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2026
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Top with wine and garnish with a mint leaf or sprig.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
13 Dec. 2025
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Top with wine and garnish with a mint leaf or sprig.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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Top with wine and garnish with a mint leaf or sprig.
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Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
17 Jan. 2026
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Top with wine and garnish with a mint leaf or sprig.
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Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
27 Dec. 2025
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Top with more crushed ice, and garnish with a mint sprig.
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Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
17 Jan. 2026
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Top with dill sprigs and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
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Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Top with more crushed ice, and garnish with a mint sprig.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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Top with more crushed ice, and garnish with a mint sprig.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
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Top with more crushed ice, and garnish with a mint sprig.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
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Place half of the oregano and thyme sprigs on top of the fennel.
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Paul Stephen,
ExpressNews.com,
10 June 2020
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Fill the rest of the glass with crushed ice and garnish with a mint sprig or two.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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Place lemon slices and mint sprigs in a 2-quart pitcher; set aside.
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Nicole Hopper,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
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Like a fruit basket and fresh notes of tomato sprigs.
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Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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