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as in limb
a branch of a main stem especially of a plant trimmed back some of the tree's outgrowths so they wouldn't interfere with the power lines

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Recent Examples of outgrowth Hustle feels like an outgrowth of those warm feelings. Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2024 One of the most impressive aspects of the third film is that its period detail feels completely authentic but not overbearing; the signifiers of the 1980s are all organic outgrowths of the story that avoid cheap laughs or easy nostalgia. Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 July 2024 Trump’s numbers are more an outgrowth of a nominee who is running in his third cycle, all of them as the presidential nominee. The Arizona Republic, 10 Sep. 2024 But a few weeks ago, the FDA rejected the MDMA therapy proposed by Lykos Therapeutics, the for-profit outgrowth of MAPS. Oshan Jarow, Vox, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outgrowth 
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Noun
  • Your limbs, or even your entire upper body, may jerk or thrash in the process.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Leaves mixed with trash, limbs or other debris will not be picked up.
    The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The filing also notes ongoing legal proceedings, including cases related to trademark infringement and alleged misrepresentation, with outcomes currently uncertain.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Alex Forsyth’s teammates may have felt sick in the aftermath of the Broncos’ 16-14 loss to the Chiefs, first about the game’s outcome and then about criticism toward the Broncos’ second-year offensive lineman.
    Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • 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
  • Instead of naming wines for the regions where they were actually grown, New World vintners simply slapped derivations of old-world appellations on their bottles.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2024
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  • The Import Price Index will highlight changes in the cost of goods imported into the U.S., while retail sales data will offer a look into consumer spending patterns, a key driver of economic growth.
    Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Participate in something that adds to your enthusiasm or points you in a direction that offers growth, higher qualifications and connections to people who can help you with your journey.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The results suggest that Vega and Iwanaga’s messages of preserving the character of Morgan Hill resonated with voters.
    Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Pacheco had a sizable lead in both Los Angeles and Orange counties, a tally of mail-in ballots and results from in-person voting announced by the secretary of state shortly after 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, indicated.
    Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Together, these factors mean airframe OEMs can release derivatives of existing aircraft for a much lower cost than developing a clean sheet aircraft.
    Dean Donovan, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Key Ingredients: Vitamin C derivative, vitamin E Best For: The cream works best on normal or dry skin types, and targets dullness, dehydration, and dark spots.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
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  • This tool, described as an offshoot of the company's Gemini large language model, is designed to assist employees with coding and product development tasks.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The brothers will now give weekly advice on Heights Hotline, an offshoot of their New Heights podcast, Wondery announced Thursday, Oct. 31.
    Danielle Jennings, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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  • Designers had initially hoped to tunnel beneath the rail line, but UP refused permission, the resultant bridge adding well over $15 million to the project cost, according to Ellerman.
    Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 29 June 2023
  • The 12-page unclassified summary of the Biden administration’s after action report on the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan laid most of the blame for the rapid defeat of Afghan forces and the resultant need for a chaotic 17-day evacuation on the Trump administration's failure to plan.
    Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 7 Apr. 2023

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“Outgrowth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outgrowth. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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