as in derivation
something that naturally develops or is developed from something else
hydrogen is one by-product of that chemical reaction
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Recent Examples of by-product
In response, many companies have turned to fish trimmings—by-products from fish processing—as an alternative.
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Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Given that plastics are originally made as a by-product of fossil fuels, the idea that they can be turned back into fossil fuels shouldn’t be so surprising.
—Josiah Neeley, Oc Register, 21 May 2025
Part of that is a by-product of inflation, rising production costs and ongoing economic uncertainty worldwide, with fears of a global recession being turbo-charged by the saber-rattling administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 19 May 2025
Rendering is a process that transforms animal by-products, like leftover meat and fats...and yes, chicken feet, into usable materials, such as animal feed, fuel, and other industrial products.
—Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Given that plastics are originally made as a by-product of fossil fuels, the idea that they can be turned back into fossil fuels shouldn’t be so surprising.
—Josiah Neeley, Oc Register, 21 May 2025
Part of that is a by-product of inflation, rising production costs and ongoing economic uncertainty worldwide, with fears of a global recession being turbo-charged by the saber-rattling administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 19 May 2025
Rendering is a process that transforms animal by-products, like leftover meat and fats...and yes, chicken feet, into usable materials, such as animal feed, fuel, and other industrial products.
—Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for by-product
Recent Examples of Synonyms for by-product
Noun
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A lot of his derivations in Principia were purely geometrical.—
Steven Strogatz,
Quanta Magazine,
15 May 2025
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Look for people dressed as Jab Jab, the Grenadian devil-like figure (its name is a derivation of diable or devil in French).—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
26 May 2025
Noun
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To achieve the certification every component of the shoe, plus the manufacturing site and the machinery, has to be checked to ensure there are no animal derivatives.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Isaac Clarke, The Girl From Jupiter Is this one a little derivative of a lesser Asimov?—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Coinbase bought a crypto derivates exchange, Deribit, for $2.9 billion .—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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With unique enough lore and a unique style, Saxon avoids making a derivate fable.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In May, Amy popped up in the feeds of over 25 million TikTok users with a video that documented the dramatic results of her breast reduction.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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Monday night’s 6-3 loss to the Dodgers brought mixed results.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Medik8’s peptide products have become a growth engine for it in the U.S. market, which the brand entered in 2023.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Launched in 2018, Elevate now has more than a thousand clients in sports and entertainment as well as other sectors such as retail and consumer products.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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“By-product.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by-product. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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