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as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
a predictable outgrowth of the suburb's ever growing population will be the need for more schools
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as in derivation
something that naturally develops or is developed from something else
an industry that is an outgrowth of the technology first developed for the U.S. space program
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Recent Examples of outgrowth
Nasal polyps, which are found in up to 4% of people, are an outgrowth of the nasal lining that usually occurs in both nostrils.
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Adam Taylor, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
The investigation into the autism centers was a direct outgrowth of the probe into the $250 million Feeding Our Future scandal.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
In practice, though, the entire industry is essentially an outgrowth of his blog’s comment section.
—Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Organized in a fashion, but loosely so, an outgrowth, in both spirit and practical measure, of the network of express riders devised by Samuel Adams and elevated by Paul Revere.
—Kostya Kennedy, Time, 16 Feb. 2026
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Adam Taylor, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
The investigation into the autism centers was a direct outgrowth of the probe into the $250 million Feeding Our Future scandal.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
In practice, though, the entire industry is essentially an outgrowth of his blog’s comment section.
—Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Organized in a fashion, but loosely so, an outgrowth, in both spirit and practical measure, of the network of express riders devised by Samuel Adams and elevated by Paul Revere.
—Kostya Kennedy, Time, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outgrowth
Noun
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As my sunken heart leapt up, my limbs warmed with joy and relief.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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In one ensemble, a mannequin based on Paralympian athlete, model and actor Aimee Mullins wears a pair of Victorian-esque Alexander McQueen boots, which are really prosthetic limbs.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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The uncounted ballots would not have affected the outcome of the November statewide special election for Proposition 50, the county office said in a news release Wednesday.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The outcomes were especially positive for those with lung cancer.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
6 May 2026
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Five years after he was killed, in response to political unrest, the government increased the derivation fund to 13 percent for oil-producing states.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Large Language Models often struggle with precise derivations and calculations in theoretical physics, sometimes exhibiting inconsistent reasoning.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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Americans watched liberty’s growth with parental pride.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Steve Randazzo, chief growth officer for BusPatrol, told the Sun Sentinel that the allegation of faulty ticketing was more nuanced than how it was portrayed.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Our justice system depends on public confidence, and, as a result, the rules governing lawyers in every state are strict.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Sun open the regular season Friday with a road rematch against the Liberty, and the team has some big decisions to make after Sunday’s result with final rosters due Thursday.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The data also underscores the shifting environment for crypto exchanges and importance of crypto derivatives – which include perpetual futures and, increasingly, prediction markets.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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The culprit here is a potent derivative of kratom — 7-OH — stocked at vape shops and gas stations until California’s very recent crackdown.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The studio, an offshoot of the original Notting Hill site, has big windows overlooking the rooftops of Sloane Street in Knightsbridge.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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The key is to purchase plants that proliferate easily and to repot offshoots or propagate them in water before planting in a new pot.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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The resultant panic attack lands her back in the psychiatrist’s office.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Did Trump not realize what Iran’s reaction would be to being attacked — closing the Strait of Hormuz and a resultant global economic impact?—
Tom Jurkowsky,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Outgrowth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outgrowth. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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