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sprig

noun

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as in twig

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Recent Examples of sprig Then, finally, a small sprig that keeps her hopeful, in prayer of new blooms. — Isabella Desendi, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 Garnish with a fresh sprig of rosemary to catch its fragrance with every sip. — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 20 June 2026 Add 1/3 cup olive oil and remaining eight oregano sprigs and four garlic cloves. — Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2026 The imaginative cocktails and mocktails are infused with fresh herbs and fruit and topped with a sprig of bougainvillea, while an on-site craft brewery produces mead and beer, made with spring water sourced on the property. — Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sprig

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twig

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Then, place a small twig under the rim to create a small gap.

— Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 29 May 2026
The tattoo looked like a black and pinkish Skeletor, or an elaborate twig, or that long-neck brother from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

— Kiese Laymon, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026

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