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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Because of this, the market begins to feel less isolated and more linked to the broader derivative of space.—
Felysha Walker,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, crypto services firm Coinbase has an attractive growth opportunity in crypto derivatives trading, its subscription and services business (which includes stablecoins and prime brokerage) and new products like prediction markets, equities trading, banking, and wealth, the note said.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
26 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 2 Apr. 2026.
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