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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
Despite the recorded war crimes committed by the ruling Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, an Al Qaeda offshoot, discussions of sanctions were almost entirely focused on the former government.
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Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Jan. 2025
It's even inspired offshoots around the U.S., with various cities dropping everything from a giant pine cone and an oversize pickle to a monster-sized Moon Pie and high-heel-riding drag queen.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
Hailey wears a Saint Laurent gown and a Tiffany & Co. necklace, while Justin wears a dramatically oversized suit by La Maison Drew, an offshoot of his Drew House clothing line.
—Stacey Leasca, Glamour, 21 Jan. 2025
How did the offshoot evolve during that XL development period?
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 20 Jan. 2025
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Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Jan. 2025
It's even inspired offshoots around the U.S., with various cities dropping everything from a giant pine cone and an oversize pickle to a monster-sized Moon Pie and high-heel-riding drag queen.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
Hailey wears a Saint Laurent gown and a Tiffany & Co. necklace, while Justin wears a dramatically oversized suit by La Maison Drew, an offshoot of his Drew House clothing line.
—Stacey Leasca, Glamour, 21 Jan. 2025
How did the offshoot evolve during that XL development period?
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offshoot
Noun
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Fidgeting increases blood flow to our limbs, helps regulate blood sugar and reduces the risk of mortality from prolonged sitting.—
Margaret Cirino,
NPR,
2 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article San Diego State, miraculously, still has all its limbs.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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UniCredit now owns a direct 9.5% stake and a 18.5% stake via derivatives in Commerzbank, after building a surprise stake in September and subsequently increasing its position.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2025
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State of play: Traders haven't stopped using bitcoin derivatives.—
Brady Dale,
Axios,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Panama Canal, truly an outgrowth of McKinley’s initiatives, is a different and more complex case.—
David E. Sanger,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The now-dominant faction in Syria, Hayat Tahrir al Sham, an outgrowth of al Qaeda, has pledged tolerance of all minorities.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
11 Dec. 2024
Noun
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But just keep in mind that is the derivation of the three-point shot.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
30 Oct. 2024
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One focus of the program will be on work related to organic matter in the early stages of consideration as alternatives for design and manufacturing—things like algae, mycelium, and derivations of living organisms like insects—as structure for bioplastics, textiles, and pigment.—
Angelica Villa,
ARTnews.com,
30 Sep. 2024
Noun
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The natural, vegan formula is powered by mung bean sprouts and red clover, which contain active phytomolecules, zinc, and biotin to promote thicker, fuller brows in 4-8 weeks with consistent use.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2025
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Belonging to the same cruciferous vegetable family as cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli; cabbage is a leafy plant known for its dense leaves, earthy flavor, and satisfying crunch.—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The weed contains two psoralen derivates that can darken sick upon exposure to UV light.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Nov. 2024
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This, combined with new and streamlined venues for retail investors to participate in the growing demand for a variety of spot, derivate, and synthetic funds and indices is set to continue push crypto ETF access to new heights.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes,
17 Oct. 2024
Noun
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And so, yeah, this was edging more toward a normal shoot.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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Growth: Cane-like, meaning new shoots grow straight up and unbranched from the plant’s crown.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2025
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Rankings are a dime a dozen, but this list — which uses economic metrics like job growth, wages and affordable housing to measure a city's success — underscores Tampa Bay's challenges.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
27 Jan. 2025
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Also, while net job growth is still strong, that’s because companies aren’t laying off many workers.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Offshoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offshoot. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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