as in derivation
something that naturally develops or is developed from something else
hydrogen is one by-product of that chemical reaction
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Recent Examples of by-product
Harrell expects further Section 232 rollouts on a product-by-product basis.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
Strength development and muscle gain are obviously closely related — lifting heavier weights in the gym to focus on the former can result in the latter as a by-product.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
This lumber industry by-product is available in a range of sizes.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
Penny and Ghazarian hired their own industrial hygienist, who concluded the property needed to be decontaminated of heavy metals and other combustion by-products.
—Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
Strength development and muscle gain are obviously closely related — lifting heavier weights in the gym to focus on the former can result in the latter as a by-product.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
This lumber industry by-product is available in a range of sizes.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
Penny and Ghazarian hired their own industrial hygienist, who concluded the property needed to be decontaminated of heavy metals and other combustion by-products.
—Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for by-product
Recent Examples of Synonyms for by-product
Noun
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Five years after he was killed, in response to political unrest, the government increased the derivation fund to 13 percent for oil-producing states.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Large Language Models often struggle with precise derivations and calculations in theoretical physics, sometimes exhibiting inconsistent reasoning.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The federal agency that regulates derivatives markets is ready to put the hammer down on prediction markets.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The formula includes soothing hydrators such as glycerin, dimethicone, and glyceryl behenate, plus antioxidants (vitamin E and C derivatives) to help calm and protect the skin.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Wall Street is also taking notice of the chipmaker as a derivate play of Alphabet’s growing AI dominance.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
24 Nov. 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
Noun
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Speak up to create results that show integrity.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Most of the games Gordon has missed this season have been the result of a recurring right hamstring strain.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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Nurse was among the 76ers’ contingent scouting the Duke product leading into the 2025 NBA Draft.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, Mead Johnson discontinued the product.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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“By-product.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by-product. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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