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
Based between Nigeria and Columbus, Ohio, the brand crafts small-batch handbags in Romania from by-product cow, calf and goat leather, priced between $120 and $640.
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Lauren Parker, Footwear News, 30 July 2025
The compound is a by-product of the Kratom plant whose ground leaves are sold as a dietary supplement to boost energy or provide pain relief.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 29 July 2025
Another by-product of Pogacar’s decision is that Ayuso and Almeida are now co-leaders — riders which have not always historically seen eye to eye after quarrelling at last year’s Tour de France.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 July 2025
Success then becomes a by-product, one that 12 didn’t see coming.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Lauren Parker, Footwear News, 30 July 2025
The compound is a by-product of the Kratom plant whose ground leaves are sold as a dietary supplement to boost energy or provide pain relief.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 29 July 2025
Another by-product of Pogacar’s decision is that Ayuso and Almeida are now co-leaders — riders which have not always historically seen eye to eye after quarrelling at last year’s Tour de France.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 July 2025
Success then becomes a by-product, one that 12 didn’t see coming.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for by-product
Noun
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Labels want systems that can not only detect direct sample reuse but also flag stylistic derivations within generative model outputs.—
Virginie Berger,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Whether numbers, systems of equations, derivations or geometric objects, everything should spring from a few basic assumptions.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
9 May 2025
Noun
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If successful, this could dramatically accelerate settlement times, lower capital requirements for traders, and enhance market efficiency, positioning Circle to earn fees on trillions in global equity, bond, and derivatives transactions.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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The proclamation also creates a process to identify and impose tariffs on certain derivatives of copper, in addition to a carve-out for British copper after the United States and the United Kingdom reached a trade deal in May.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Deutsche Börse, which runs the Frankfurt Stock Exchange from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time five days a week for derivates and structured products, echoed Euronext.—
Ganesh Rao,Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
22 July 2025
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Coinbase bought a crypto derivates exchange, Deribit, for $2.9 billion .—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Padres relievers had the better game, but the Kershaw-Vásquez result was a two-run deficit.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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Still, analysts said, the spike in wholesale prices may be the result of factors unrelated to tariffs.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Consider Priya, a high-performing marketing lead who transitioned into product strategy.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The stevia and monk fruit products were mislabeled.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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“By-product.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by-product. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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