outgrowths

plural of outgrowth
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as in limbs
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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Noun
  • Under the oak tree Workers climbing among the upper limbs of the famed oak tree outside the Augusta National clubhouse and a fleet of Toro Workman carts laden with rope ladders and assorted gear parked alongside the ropes created a potential flash-mob scene at mid-afternoon Wednesday.
    Bob Spear, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Many of the individuals were buried on their sides or stomachs, with their limbs intertwined.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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    Adam Bujak, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
  • But their consequences will not.
    The Editors, National Review, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Additionally, these controls can help prevent the inadvertent sharing of information with third parties, which can also have serious consequences.
    Chris Novak, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Tretinoin, also known as all-trans retinoic acid, is a type of retinoid, a group of vitamin A derivatives that includes retinol.
    Emily Orofino, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Eventually, a robust market could form around them, complete with derivatives that strip out the bitcoin component or add leverage on top of it.
    Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • There is also a noticeable increase in the demand for drier spirits and bar products.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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    Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Outgrowths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outgrowths. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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