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as in derivative
something that naturally develops or is developed from something else
opened a shop selling fancy foods as an offshoot of their very successful restaurant
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Recent Examples of offshoot
These fighters belong to guerrilla groups like the National Liberation Army (ELN) and offshoots of the now-defunct FARC rebels, as well as criminal organizations like the Gaitanist Army of Colombia, also known as the Clan del Golfo.
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Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
What began as a playful offshoot of the sardine girl aesthetic is quickly solidifying into one of this summer’s defining handbag stories.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 25 May 2026
One such extremist offshoot — known as the MudBoots — serves as the antagonist during the game.
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 24 May 2026
In October 2021, Anderson helmed an offshoot of the company with the Project Paradise Film Fund, which supports storytelling surrounding Florida's natural wildlife, with the proceeds going to conservation efforts.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
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Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
What began as a playful offshoot of the sardine girl aesthetic is quickly solidifying into one of this summer’s defining handbag stories.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 25 May 2026
One such extremist offshoot — known as the MudBoots — serves as the antagonist during the game.
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 24 May 2026
In October 2021, Anderson helmed an offshoot of the company with the Project Paradise Film Fund, which supports storytelling surrounding Florida's natural wildlife, with the proceeds going to conservation efforts.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offshoot
Noun
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The primary concern locally will be strong to damaging straight line winds capable of bringing down tree limbs and causing isolated power outages.—
Eric Fisher,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Branching is when an eaglet perches on the limb of a tree, and is an important developmental stage that usually occurs when chicks hit 9 weeks old.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
4 June 2026
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The vitamin A derivative boasts myriad benefits for mature skin, plus anyone seeking to preemptively stave off signs of visible aging.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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However, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission views these contracts as falling within its jurisdiction to regulate swaps and derivatives.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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The internet has been lousy with them since the 2000s, long before the acronym entered the lexicon as an outgrowth of the wider financial-independence movement.—
Joshua Rivera,
Vanity Fair,
8 June 2026
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White racial resentment is a predictable outgrowth of a cultural regime that has for decades insisted on racial categorization and affinity for everyone but white Americans.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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And woven into every page and at each chapter heading are gorgeous language derivations.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Many derivations of ad-hoc street meat can be found in every nook and cranny of Los Angeles, and which is the best one, or the closest best one, is a matter of considerable inquiry and opinion across the city.—
Jordan Michelman,
Wired News,
21 May 2026
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Once the seed sprouts, it can be planted in a pot.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
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Other common vegetables, such as green peas, artichokes, and Brussels sprouts, offer a higher amount of fiber than broccoli.—
Joy Emeh,
Health,
3 June 2026
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While Apple shares were up more than 4% in trading Friday, all of the derivate plays were trading in the red.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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With unique enough lore and a unique style, Saxon avoids making a derivate fable.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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But sometimes even blacking out after long night shoots?—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Height is a major advantage in basketball, helping players rebound, block, and shoot.—
Amy Tikkanen Britannica Editors June 3,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
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It wasn’t paid advertising or viral fame that catapulted her success—Sheehan credits her growth to word-of-mouth buzz.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Wage growth for blue-collar workers in China has outpaced that of their white-collar peers for six consecutive years, in a sign of the country’s booming gig economy.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
7 June 2026
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“Offshoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offshoot. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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