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
Sitake says that individual ideas or approaches are usually offshoots from someone else’s.
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Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
What does their potential lack of consciousness mean for humanity and its offshoots?
—Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
The showcase is split into five sections that help craft a flowing narrative detailing how artists relate to sports, how fans relate to sports and the various offshoots that stem from athletics.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Doyle, who has been a producer on SNL for 15 years and also has produced various offshoots and specials, has moved to the show’s top producing tear.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025
In the decades since its founding, the 'Ndrangheta has expanded its empire beyond Italy and has international offshoots in Canada, Australia and the United States, among several other countries, per the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP).
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Nuclear submarines, paired with those Pillar 2 offshoots, will therefore be transformational.
—Gary Roughead, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
The Dutton Ranch is one of several Yellowstone franchise offshoots currently in the works.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 25 Aug. 2025
The Dutton Ranch is one of many Yellowstone offshoots, including the prequel series 1883 and 1923.
—EW.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
What does their potential lack of consciousness mean for humanity and its offshoots?
—Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
The showcase is split into five sections that help craft a flowing narrative detailing how artists relate to sports, how fans relate to sports and the various offshoots that stem from athletics.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Doyle, who has been a producer on SNL for 15 years and also has produced various offshoots and specials, has moved to the show’s top producing tear.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025
In the decades since its founding, the 'Ndrangheta has expanded its empire beyond Italy and has international offshoots in Canada, Australia and the United States, among several other countries, per the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP).
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Nuclear submarines, paired with those Pillar 2 offshoots, will therefore be transformational.
—Gary Roughead, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
The Dutton Ranch is one of several Yellowstone franchise offshoots currently in the works.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 25 Aug. 2025
The Dutton Ranch is one of many Yellowstone offshoots, including the prequel series 1883 and 1923.
—EW.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offshoots
Noun
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Watch for falling debris and tree limbs.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Flashover typically causes severe burns, particularly on the face, beck and upper limbs, often combined with critical inhalation injures from radiant heat and superheated gases.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Silicon Valley dreamt up poor derivations of past cautionary tales and created a monoculture of exploitative social media feeds and predatory data-hungry apps that birthed Orwell’s surveillance state.—
John Lopez,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Top with the roasted chickpeas and alfalfa sprouts.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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If Brussels sprouts cause discomfort, try boiling them briefly before roasting.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The second lawsuit, filed by Kiaran Shadowbolt in late December, is a federal derivatives complaint, an attempt to sue Firefly executives and board members on behalf of the company itself, by a shareholder.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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The lotion is infused with sake to help moisturize and condition the skin, along with three types of amino acids and three vitamin derivatives to support hydration and improve texture.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Don’t want tender young shoots popping out when another polar vortex is right around the corner.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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And holding on a bit longer to see how Puma’s turnaround progresses could turn into a benefit because evidence of some green shoots could raise bids for the brand.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Offshoots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offshoots. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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