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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
Their idealism ignored the country's long-standing colonial scars and sectarian divisions while exploiting external actors, including Al Qaeda and its newer offshoots unleashed by the Global War on Terror.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
After visiting Iraq and Oman, where some of the date orchards could only be reached by camel, the brothers shipped thousands of offshoots, harvested from the base of date palm trunks, back to the United States.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 1 Feb. 2025
The duo revealed a new behind-the-scenes teaser for Stranger Things 5 in the room, while confirming multiple other offshoots are in development for the franchise.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Deadline also learned recently that Gabriel Macht, who played the brash and suave super lawyer Harvey Specter on the original series, will reprise his role on the offshoot in a three-episode arc.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
After visiting Iraq and Oman, where some of the date orchards could only be reached by camel, the brothers shipped thousands of offshoots, harvested from the base of date palm trunks, back to the United States.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 1 Feb. 2025
The duo revealed a new behind-the-scenes teaser for Stranger Things 5 in the room, while confirming multiple other offshoots are in development for the franchise.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Deadline also learned recently that Gabriel Macht, who played the brash and suave super lawyer Harvey Specter on the original series, will reprise his role on the offshoot in a three-episode arc.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offshoot
Noun
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His attempt to strangle Oswald leads a large prop door hanging above the stage to fall and crush Edward’s limbs, which are henceforth contained in thick casts.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2025
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Scale invariance occurs in trees because trunks, limbs and twigs all branch in similar ways and for similar reasons.—
Mitchell Newberry,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Chemically, it is classified as a phenothiazine derivative.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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John Marshall, head of derivatives research at Goldman Sachs, noted that S & P 500 options imply a 0.6% shift in either direction for the index.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Critics have sought to portray these groups and their efforts as an outgrowth of the push for diversity, equity and inclusion — or DEI, as it is often shortened — that has swept U.S. institutions in the last five years.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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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
Noun
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The chances are that language switching isn’t necessarily active for the chain-of-thought derivations.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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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
Noun
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Cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and Irish potatoes can be planted in the next 10 to 12 days.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2025
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Its blend is certified USDA Organic, NSF Gluten-Free, and Non-GMO Project Verified, with 40 traceable raw greens, sprouts, and vegetables—like barley, buckwheat, apple, broccoli, and wheatgrass—plus pre- and probiotics.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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With unique enough lore and a unique style, Saxon avoids making a derivate fable.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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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
Noun
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Behind the scenes at the music video shoot for the record, Giveon explains how the simplistic approach to the video reflects his recent shift in focus and teases his upcoming album and accompanying tour.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2025
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Brody grows most animated when talking about the grueling, truncated 34-day shoot, stabbing the air for emphasis.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Water sparingly until the plant begins active growth, then resume regular watering and start fertilizing.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Serbia’s authoritarian leader should be riding high, lifted by economic growth that is four times the European average, falling unemployment and steadily rising wages.—
Andrew Higgins,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Offshoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offshoot. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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