- present participle of sprout.
sprouting
Example Sentences
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The central stalk, called a spadix, can grow above caretakers’ heads just weeks after first sprouting above the soil.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Visitors can expect yellows and splashes of orange, with more flowers sprouting every day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2026
Images of seabirds, fish, and sprouting maize appear together on textiles, ceramics, pottery, wall carvings and paintings.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 7, 2026
"The seeds are sprouting and the harvest is coming," Hichilema said, touting a planned nationwide geological survey to map untapped deposits.
From Barron's ● Feb. 15, 2026
I shook my head, actual goose bumps sprouting on my arms and legs as it sank in.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
