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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Domestic tourism and entertainment spending have increased as movie theaters and amusement parks, once banned, have sprouted across the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
Dormant seeds have sprouted after recent rainfall and mild winter temperatures, creating a fleeting spectacle of desert color.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 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
Images of Vance have sprouted up on X contorting his face into that of, well, everything you can imagine.
From Slate ● Mar. 5, 2025
I look around like my room will have sprouted a clock.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
