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as in outcomes
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 derivations
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 Synonyms for outgrowths
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Your limbs are left smooth, hairless, and with little-to-no wax left behind.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025 -
Charring that consistently appeared in specific locations on the bodies — on the elbows, the front of the skull and the lower limbs — provided intriguing clues.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Boston’s ongoing inability to capitalize on such opportunities ensured fairly uneventful outcomes, though.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Why our emotions shape financial outcomes Behavioral finance has shown for decades that the greatest risk to long-term success is often our own behavior.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Short-term complications can include infections, scar formation and development of non-cancerous tumor-like growths on a nerve.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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The procedure allows doctors to identify and remove any polyps, which are the growths that can turn into cancer.—
Alex Ross,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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The experience has also underscored the importance of social media in Nepal, as well as the consequences of government attempts to control the flow of online information.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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What investigators conclude about Robinson’s motivations may have far-reaching consequences beyond his own criminal case.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
14 Sep. 2025
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Others could include thematic ETFs, focusing on themes or trends, or leveraged ETFs, with derivatives that amplify profits and losses.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The hedges were likely added to protect long equity portfolios from a potential market decline, says Christopher Jacobson, co-head of derivatives strategy at Susquehanna International Group.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Either harvest or cover any remaining sprouts with a frost blanket if temperatures are dipping below 20 degrees.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Arrange Brussels sprouts in a single layer, cut sides down, in a 12-inch skillet.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
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These are results from benchmarks using Redis and Valkey.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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For a year and a half, the detectives first approached a large volume of low-match DNA results which could be traced back to existing American family trees.—
Claire Lempert,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Chase Center on December 25, 2024 in San Francisco, California.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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City’s left-back is in a position to carry the ball into space because Haaland moves De Ligt, but O’Reilly shoots and misses the target.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Outgrowths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outgrowths. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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