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
The term wife guy is a by-product of several converging trends.
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Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 9 June 2025
All of the leathers used in the production of Crockett & Jones shoes are a by-product of the meat industry which, if not used, would be waste.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
One handy by-product of this prolific posting schedule?
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 28 May 2025
In response, many companies have turned to fish trimmings—by-products from fish processing—as an alternative.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 9 June 2025
All of the leathers used in the production of Crockett & Jones shoes are a by-product of the meat industry which, if not used, would be waste.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
One handy by-product of this prolific posting schedule?
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 28 May 2025
In response, many companies have turned to fish trimmings—by-products from fish processing—as an alternative.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for by-product
Recent Examples of Synonyms for by-product
Noun
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And since the derivation of it was ‘100 men versus a gorilla’ ...—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Prior advancements all came with some sort of asterisk, though; for example, the derivations involved only worked on short timescales, in a vacuum or under other simplifying conditions.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This includes usage as collateral in derivatives trading and as a mechanism for interbank settlement.—
Chuck Zhang,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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UniCredit has built a surprise stake in Commerzbank of 28% since September through derivatives and has the European Central Bank's authorization to hold up to 29.9% in the lender.—
Chloe Taylor,Jenni Reid,Ganesh Rao,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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The result is abundant natural light and views of the grounds beyond the home.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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The result is a versatile cooker for waffles, pancakes, meat, veggies, and kinda whatever.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
Noun
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All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Under the terms of the agreement, Luxury Living Group acquired full ownership of FFD (Fashion Furniture Design SpA), including production and distribution rights for Fendi Casa products.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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“By-product.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by-product. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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