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as in derivative
something that naturally develops or is developed from something else
opened a shop selling fancy foods as an offshoot of their very successful restaurant
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Recent Examples of offshoot
Many rebel groups are offshoots of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, which had been fighting to overthrow the government since the 1960s and had been the country's largest guerrilla organization.
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John Otis,
NPR,
21 June 2026
In the past couple of years, the city has added as many as 10 new clubs, according to Hobbs, including Maxime’s, Chez Margaux and British offshoot The Twenty Two.
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Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
The storms are offshoots of a more severe weather system moving through central Indiana.
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Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 June 2026
The shooters in the deadly K Street massacre moved within the complex orbit of criminal gangs and their offshoots that make up Sacramento’s underworld, an expert on the capital city’s gang culture testified Monday.
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Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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John Otis,
NPR,
21 June 2026
In the past couple of years, the city has added as many as 10 new clubs, according to Hobbs, including Maxime’s, Chez Margaux and British offshoot The Twenty Two.
—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
The storms are offshoots of a more severe weather system moving through central Indiana.
—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 June 2026
The shooters in the deadly K Street massacre moved within the complex orbit of criminal gangs and their offshoots that make up Sacramento’s underworld, an expert on the capital city’s gang culture testified Monday.
—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offshoot
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Or gawky characters, all angular bone structures and willowy limbs?
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Deirdre massaged my limbs while the cups went to work on my perpetually achy upper back.
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For example, a derivatives contract might center around whether a magnitude 8 earthquake will take place in Los Angeles County before January 1, 2027.
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The merger created what was, at the time, the world’s largest derivatives market.
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Reverse Centaur seems like a natural outgrowth of that.
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JPMorgan upgraded Visteon to overweight from neutral, saying the company is uniquely positioned to drive significant outgrowth with automotive and related verticals.
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And woven into every page and at each chapter heading are gorgeous language derivations.
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Many derivations of ad-hoc street meat can be found in every nook and cranny of Los Angeles, and which is the best one, or the closest best one, is a matter of considerable inquiry and opinion across the city.
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The extreme weather sprouts from a heat dome affecting millions of Americans this week across the country.
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Members of the brassica family (Brassicaceae), such as cabbage, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts, all enjoy having dill (Anethum graveolens) as their neighbor.
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While Apple shares were up more than 4% in trading Friday, all of the derivate plays were trading in the red.
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With unique enough lore and a unique style, Saxon avoids making a derivate fable.
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Dasgupta, whose company is FilmsPositive, said the shoot reflected the collaborative ambition at the project’s core.
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Finish with fresh lemon wedges, parsley, or additional pea shoots.
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Rreal Tacos continued its explosive growth, a local brewery released a commemorative beer available only at Six Flags and more happenings from the metro Atlanta food and dining scene.
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Now, Mattel reports five quarters of consecutive sales growth for American Girl, even as Barbie and Polly Pocket sales slow.
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“Offshoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offshoot. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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