sprout
verb (used without object)
to begin to grow; shoot forth, as a plant from a seed.
are sprouting
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present progressiveof sprout.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Only raccoons are said to live in the Karlshorst buildings and birch saplings are sprouting out of a balcony.
From Barron's ● Feb. 8, 2026
Almost one year post-fire, lots are cleared of ash and sparse patches of grass are sprouting through some of the dirt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2025
Aerospace companies are sprouting all across Southern California, breathing new life into an industry that once powered the regional economy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2025
Moreover, various government-supported initiatives and programs are sprouting across the country to help meet workforce demands.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2024
The lawns have gone from snowy white to blotchy brown to a hopeful green color, and dandelions are sprouting on them.
From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar
