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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
The Center for Jobs and the Economy, an offshoot of the California Business Roundtable, reports that California’s average gasoline price is the nation’s highest at $4.46 a gallon, which is about 75 cents higher than neighboring Nevada and more than twice Oklahoma’s $2.55.
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Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 8 Jan. 2025
And some cases are still being investigated, including an offshoot of the Libya case.
—Aurelien Breeden, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
That’s an offshoot of Trump’s larger proposal for mass deportations.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
Other new shows coming in 2025 include an offshoot of the Scamanda podcast for primetime and a Jon Hamm drama on AppleTV+ called Your Friends & Neighbors.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 8 Jan. 2025
And some cases are still being investigated, including an offshoot of the Libya case.
—Aurelien Breeden, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
That’s an offshoot of Trump’s larger proposal for mass deportations.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
Other new shows coming in 2025 include an offshoot of the Scamanda podcast for primetime and a Jon Hamm drama on AppleTV+ called Your Friends & Neighbors.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offshoot
Noun
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Strong winds and the weight of snow on tree limbs may bring down power lines and cause sporadic power outages.—
Nazaneen Ghaffar,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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By enabling refined dexterous control through enhanced sensory feedback, this research opens new pathways for individuals with upper limb loss to engage in complex tasks traditionally deemed impossible with current prosthetics.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
16 Jan. 2025
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UniCredit now owns a direct 9.5% stake and a 18.5% stake via derivatives in Commerzbank, after building a surprise stake in September and subsequently increasing its position.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2025
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State of play: Traders haven't stopped using bitcoin derivatives.—
Brady Dale,
Axios,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
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The now-dominant faction in Syria, Hayat Tahrir al Sham, an outgrowth of al Qaeda, has pledged tolerance of all minorities.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
11 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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The natural, vegan formula is powered by mung bean sprouts and red clover, which contain active phytomolecules, zinc, and biotin to promote thicker, fuller brows in 4-8 weeks with consistent use.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2025
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Belonging to the same cruciferous vegetable family as cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli; cabbage is a leafy plant known for its dense leaves, earthy flavor, and satisfying crunch.—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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And so, yeah, this was edging more toward a normal shoot.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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Growth: Cane-like, meaning new shoots grow straight up and unbranched from the plant’s crown.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2025
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Its preliminary results for 2024 point toward sales of $693 million, reflecting a 30% y-o-y growth.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
27 Jan. 2025
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Also, while net job growth is still strong, that’s because companies aren’t laying off many workers.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Offshoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offshoot. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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