1
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of offshoot
Missy also appeared alongside Jase in several episodes of Duck Family Treasure in 2022.
06 of 12
Willie Robertson
Willie Jess Robertson has been the CEO of Duck Commander since 2002 and its offshoot Buck Commander since its inception in 2006.
—
Nicole Briese, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
If the offshoot goes forward, its two-hander format would be a departure from the original 1985 Equalizer series, the current CBS reboot as well as the movie franchise, all of which had a single lead, male (first series and movies) and female (the Queen Latifah version).
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Both are said to be offshoots of larger crypto scam gangs Marko Polo and CryptoLove.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Nov. 2024
The Alawites are a Shiite offshoot known for their syncretic views and less strict adherence to Islamic dietary restrictions.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for offshoot 
Nicole Briese, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
If the offshoot goes forward, its two-hander format would be a departure from the original 1985 Equalizer series, the current CBS reboot as well as the movie franchise, all of which had a single lead, male (first series and movies) and female (the Queen Latifah version).
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Both are said to be offshoots of larger crypto scam gangs Marko Polo and CryptoLove.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Nov. 2024
The Alawites are a Shiite offshoot known for their syncretic views and less strict adherence to Islamic dietary restrictions.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for offshoot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offshoot
Noun
-
Finally, through years of swimming at an awkward 45-degree angle, the turtle mostly used its fore flippers, which led to atrophy of the hind limbs.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
-
Green skeletal tree limbs and animal vertebrae lay preserved by the metals.Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Hormonal factors: Male-pattern baldness is associated with androgens, particularly dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a derivative of testosterone.Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
-
The fund is able to buy other asset classes as well, including municipal bonds, commodities and alternatives such as derivatives and private investments.Jesse Pound, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
The anti-Assad group leading the assault, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, is an outgrowth of Al Qaeda, and is believed by the U.S. to still have significant ties.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
-
The conflict began in 2011 as an outgrowth of the regional Arab Spring movement, with protests against the Assad regime that quickly mutated into an insurgency after the regime’s brutal crackdown.Joshua Keating, Vox, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
But just keep in mind that is the derivation of the three-point shot.Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
-
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
-
Christmas Eve enjoy a prix fixe menu that includes a ham carving station, chicken, deviled eggs, potato rolls, roasted carrots, Brussel sprouts, crudité, dips and dessert.Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
-
Vegetables: Beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, collards, horseradish, lettuce, mustard, onions, peas, radicchio, radishes, spinach, Swiss chard and turnips.Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
The weed contains two psoralen derivates that can darken sick upon exposure to UV light.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 27 Nov. 2024
-
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
-
But a promotion tied to the 25th anniversary of Spongebob Squarepants has been a green shoot for the burger chain.Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
-
That year, the founders did a shoot with legendary model and journalist Benedetta Barzini, who remains a friend of the brand and features also in the images promoting the new collection.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
That kind of engagement assures that AI initiatives not only drive growth but are also supported by solid safeguards to minimize risk.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
-
The big picture: Population and economic growth are driving long-term expansion plans at XNA, which opened in 1998.Alex Golden, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near offshoot
Cite this Entry
“Offshoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offshoot. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share