How to Use sprout in a Sentence

sprout

1 of 2 verb
  • Potatoes will sprout in the bag if kept in a warm place.
  • The garden is sprouting weeds.
  • The tree is already sprouting leaves.
  • She dreamed that her boss had sprouted horns.
  • Hair sprouted on his face.
  • He sprouted a beard since the last time I saw him.
  • Seeds should sprout in three to 10 days.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Both grass-like and broadleaf weeds will sprout new stems and leaves.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
  • And not every seed will sprout.
    — Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Your pit should start to sprout roots and a stem in about six weeks.
    — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Each of these eyes will sprout into a new plant.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Some seeds don't sprout in overly warm soil.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Older seeds may be slow to sprout or not grow at all.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
  • New growth will sprout from these remnants and from the ground.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
  • My to-do lists have started to sprout to-do lists of their own.
    — M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2023
  • After a few weeks, the seeds will begin to sprout.
    — Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Rainy weather can cause mushrooms to sprout in lawns and mulch.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
  • The nodes will sprout new branches to bear this summer’s crop.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2024
  • This gives more desirable plants a chance to sprout and grow.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
  • And mosques began sprouting up all over town.
    — John Carlisle, Freep.com, 31 May 2025
  • Any warmer and the bulbs may begin to sprout leaves ahead of schedule.
    — Charlotte Germane, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2023
  • Light-green grass with tiny buds sprouting in between the stalks.
    — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Once the seedlings sprout, thin them to 4 to 6 inches apart.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Soon, red blotches were sprouting on his skin.
    — Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
  • Many palms with deeply black trunks were sprouting vividly green tops.
    — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
  • As its name suggests, sprouted whole grain bread is made from whole grains.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 May 2026
  • As its name suggests, sprouted whole grain bread is made from whole grains.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Buildings and homes sprouted around the site.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
  • And new programs keep sprouting up.
    — Laura Ungar, Fortune, 23 May 2026
  • And new programs keep sprouting up.
    — Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026

sprout

2 of 2 noun
  • But even the ones that sprout aren’t safe.
    — Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Avoid sprouts that are slimy or have a musty smell.
    — Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2025
  • Light can cause potatoes to sprout.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Sometimes new leaves sprout from the stumps of vines.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
  • Once the seed sprouts, it can be planted in a pot.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
  • Prickly pears sprout; snails emerge from shells.
    — Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Place sprouts, cut sides down, on baking sheet.
    — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
  • In the roadside planters, green sprouts poked up.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
  • In warm soil, sprouts appear in just two to four weeks.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
  • Look for sprouts that have tight leaves that are bright green in color.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Sautéed Brussels sprouts and pancetta round out the dish.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
  • People at higher risk may need to avoid raw sprouts.
    — Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2025
  • Pad Thai with cilantro, peanuts, and extra crunchy sprouts.
    — Lizz Schumer, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Plant the pieces a few inches deep with the sprout facing up.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Areas where the lawn is thin are most likely to sprout weeds.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Onions emit a gas that causes potatoes to sprout.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Expect to see sprouts emerging from the soil in two to four weeks.
    — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Off heat, add syrup-vinegar mixture and toss to coat sprouts.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Avoid sprouts with yellow or wilted leaves.
    — Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Broccoli sprouts are an easy and tasty way to pack a diet with sulphoraphane.
    — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Clip away suckers or small sprouts that are growing from the base of the tree.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The seeds should germinate in about one month, so keep an eye out for sprouts.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
  • There are sprouts growing more than 2 feet tall from the bottom.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
  • Normally these leaves are lost, but new shoots with green leaves sprout from the base.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
  • Drizzle oil evenly over sprouts.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Transfer to bowl with Brussels sprouts and pancetta.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
  • If your potato has sprouted, do not eat the sprouts themselves.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Early sprouts often appear by month three or four.
    — Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
  • After seeds sprout, light is essential for strong stems and good growth.
    — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Place them next to a sunny window for a few days to allow the seeds to sprout.
    — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 31 May 2026

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