1
as in limbs
a branch of a main stem especially of a plant
we knew the rosebush had survived the harsh winter when it began producing offshoots and turning green again
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as in derivations
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 offshoots
Aloe vera is a plant best reserved for propagating through offshoots.
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Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 8 June 2026
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.
—Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Both offshoots had respectable runs on ABC, six (Private Practice) and seven (Station 19) seasons.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Among his earliest campaign donors, according to city filings, is top unscripted producer Jeff Jenkins, known for producing The Simple Life as well as Keeping Up with the Kardashians and its offshoots.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
The Forest Service approved chainsaw work on 61 trails, most of which are considered mainline or secondary trails — the primary routes in the wilderness and the initial offshoots that branch from them.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026
The area is divided into six distinct districts, four quadrants around Main Street, plus offshoots at Broad Street and Old Ocean Boulevard.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
The key is to purchase plants that proliferate easily and to repot offshoots or propagate them in water before planting in a new pot.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
His ethos is guided by the idea that physical appearance trumps all else, though its offshoots venture into sexist, misogynistic and racist philosophies.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 8 June 2026
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.
—Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Both offshoots had respectable runs on ABC, six (Private Practice) and seven (Station 19) seasons.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Among his earliest campaign donors, according to city filings, is top unscripted producer Jeff Jenkins, known for producing The Simple Life as well as Keeping Up with the Kardashians and its offshoots.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
The Forest Service approved chainsaw work on 61 trails, most of which are considered mainline or secondary trails — the primary routes in the wilderness and the initial offshoots that branch from them.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026
The area is divided into six distinct districts, four quadrants around Main Street, plus offshoots at Broad Street and Old Ocean Boulevard.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
The key is to purchase plants that proliferate easily and to repot offshoots or propagate them in water before planting in a new pot.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
His ethos is guided by the idea that physical appearance trumps all else, though its offshoots venture into sexist, misogynistic and racist philosophies.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offshoots
Noun
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The devices can make toys, prosthetic limbs and even airplane parts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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Tree limbs and branches were down in numerous areas, including in Dearborn, Dundee, Ferndale, and Raisin Township.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
12 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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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 strong fragrance deter pests that often plague Brassica family plants, the garden expert shares, so plant them with Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cabbage to reap the full benefits.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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Add lemon herb orzo, garlic bacon Brussels sprouts or split pea soup in half-pint or pint sizes.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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And derivatives contracts can trade with virtually any underlying asset.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
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Shares have rallied roughly 8% since the start of the Iran war, even as crude oil derivatives have come under pressure due to the logjam in the Strait of Hormuz.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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The film shoots continued, but tracked the decline.—
Max Kutner,
HollywoodReporter,
7 June 2026
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No two film or TV shoots are alike, as each director and team of department heads have to find their own unique rhythm that falls somewhere on a spectrum between meticulous storyboarding and completely improvising on set.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Offshoots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offshoots. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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