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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
Hamas is an offshoot of the Muslim Brotherhood, which recent reports show to be involved in an influence campaign aimed at European Union institutions, with Qatari and Kuwaiti backing.
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Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
The weapons and shield forge a fascinating offshoot from the combat of the first two games.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
In many ways, the first Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise is an offshoot of Sixthman’s Outlaw Country Cruise, which completed its ninth sailing earlier this year.
—Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
The New Chain-Of-Draft Chain-of-draft is an offshoot of CoT and cleverly leverages chain-of-thought as a helpful launching pad.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
The weapons and shield forge a fascinating offshoot from the combat of the first two games.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
In many ways, the first Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise is an offshoot of Sixthman’s Outlaw Country Cruise, which completed its ninth sailing earlier this year.
—Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
The New Chain-Of-Draft Chain-of-draft is an offshoot of CoT and cleverly leverages chain-of-thought as a helpful launching pad.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offshoot
Noun
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Without warning, the robot loses control, thrashing its limbs, knocking over equipment and forcing the technicians to scramble out of harm's way.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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Several young men, including Reed’s grandson, were helping to haul debris, trees and limbs to the curb May 23.—
Gael Langdon,
Arkansas Online,
1 June 2025
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Ketamine as depression treatment In 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a derivative of ketamine in a nasal spray format (Spravato, or S-ketamine) for treatment-resistant depression and suicidal ideation.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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Ro Custom Rx is one of the best ways to get a prescription retinoid over the counter because its primary ingredient is tretinoin—a vitamin A derivative that requires a prescription.—
Jessica Kasparian,
Allure,
21 May 2025
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The Institute The Davidson Institute for Global Security is an outgrowth of Dartmouth’s Initiative for Global Security, a four-year pilot program for which the Davidsons had provided early seed funding.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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At the end of the day, people should remember that the recent performance of cash is partly an outgrowth of a very specific environment, Benz said.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
7 May 2025
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Look for people dressed as Jab Jab, the Grenadian devil-like figure (its name is a derivation of diable or devil in French).—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
26 May 2025
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The new proof broadly consists of three steps: derive the macroscopic theory from the mesoscopic one; derive the mesoscopic theory from the microscopic one; and then stitch them together in a single derivation of the macroscopic laws all the way from the microscopic ones.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
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Monday, June 2, Lemon Pepper Chicken, wild rice, Brussels sprouts, mixed fruit, milk.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Community and the art of neighborliness exist in the unexpected connections, laughs, kismet moments, juicy bites of homemade Brussels sprouts, sweet sips of mocktails, and hugs of welcome and see you laters.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 May 2025
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Coinbase bought a crypto derivates exchange, Deribit, for $2.9 billion .—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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With unique enough lore and a unique style, Saxon avoids making a derivate fable.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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At the Los Angeles video shoot, the then-quartet comprised of Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett worked with Darren Grant as director, Chris Maldonado and Eric Ferrell as makeup artists and Tina in charge of the group’s hair.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Now step inside Nicole Kidman's Allure cover shoot: Shop all of our latest obsessions in one place!—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
26 May 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Moby Kazmi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Also, be sure to clean and close the container each time to avoid unwanted bacterial growth.—
Health,
Health,
27 May 2025
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“Offshoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offshoot. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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