sprout
verb (used without object)
to begin to grow; shoot forth, as a plant from a seed.
have sprouted
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present perfectof sprout.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Many foreign interpretations of the “SNL” formula have sprouted over the years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
Yoga studios and boxing gyms catering to women, as well as belly dancing classes, have sprouted around the capital -- a far cry from the days when they were banned from sport.
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2025
At 61, he seems to have sprouted a new rung of abs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2025
Since SpaceX started buying land in the area, company housing and SpaceX facilities have sprouted up, and Mr Musk has a residence.
From BBC ● May 4, 2025
I look around like my room will have sprouted a clock.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
