as in derivative
something that naturally develops or is developed from something else
a spin-off of the popular television series
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Recent Examples of spin-off
Before the spin-offs, Honeywell employed 97,000 people and 1,150 were based in Charlotte.
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Claire Harutunian,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
The Versant spin-off plan was first announced in late 2024 and officially approved by the company’s board last year.
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Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The Eagle Tavern, a spin-off from the team behind the Goat Tavern concepts, opened June 8 in Keller with burgers, flatbreads and new additions like shrimp ceviche, plus multiple screens for World Cup, Rangers and Cowboys games.
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Ryan J. Rusak,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
The couple, who have kept their relationship relatively private, reportedly smiled and held hands throughout the evening, which celebrated the spin-off series of the Legally Blonde films which premiered in 2001.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
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Claire Harutunian,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
The Versant spin-off plan was first announced in late 2024 and officially approved by the company’s board last year.
—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The Eagle Tavern, a spin-off from the team behind the Goat Tavern concepts, opened June 8 in Keller with burgers, flatbreads and new additions like shrimp ceviche, plus multiple screens for World Cup, Rangers and Cowboys games.
—
Ryan J. Rusak,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
The couple, who have kept their relationship relatively private, reportedly smiled and held hands throughout the evening, which celebrated the spin-off series of the Legally Blonde films which premiered in 2001.
—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spin-off
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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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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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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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“Spin-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spin-off. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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