sprout
verb (used without object)
to begin to grow; shoot forth, as a plant from a seed.
sprouted
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past participleof sprout.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof sprout.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
sproutverb (used without object)to begin to grow; shoot forth, as a plant from a seed.
Example Sentences
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Surveillance software sprouted in every cranny of the ballpark, first in service of providing more data for teams and front offices to pore over, then as fuel for ever more esoteric betting propositions.
From Salon ● Apr. 13, 2026
Many foreign interpretations of the “SNL” formula have sprouted over the years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
And he also sprouted up to 6-foot-7, which didn’t hurt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2026
The AI boom has brought huge profits for tech giants and sprouted many startups worldwide, but the bubble could pop if the frenzied excitement loses momentum.
From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026
A good idea sprouted in Benji’s brain, along with the ridiculous ideas.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
