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
The little offshoots are like their city streets.
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Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
Medley, who starred on RHONY for six seasons, among other offshoots, was announced as a new castmember on Tuesday, joining the previously familiar group of Kelly Bensimon, Countess Luann de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan and Ramona Singer.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
Speculation that Netflix could scale up The Night Agent into a franchise with potential offshoots grew when series creator Shawn Ryan in 2024 moved from Sony Television Studios, which produces the political thriller drama, to Netflix with an overall deal as filming was wrapping on Season 2.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
The intelligence reports warn that 764 and its many offshoots have expanded into a transnational, online network that glorifies violence and tries to coerce people, often minors, to hurt themselves or others.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The base plant should begin sending out offshoots within two to three weeks.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Zipangu is inspired by a scene shaped alongside anime, manga, film, and digital culture and will showcase the distinct evolution of J-Pop and its many offshoots.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Scott Meslow’s history of the show and all its offshoots is less an analysis of its meaning than a book about the industry mechanisms that shaped and threatened it, and the people who brought it back to life again and again.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
The show has already generated a litany of spin-offs, with American, celebrity and junior offshoots.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 26 Jan. 2026
Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
Medley, who starred on RHONY for six seasons, among other offshoots, was announced as a new castmember on Tuesday, joining the previously familiar group of Kelly Bensimon, Countess Luann de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan and Ramona Singer.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
Speculation that Netflix could scale up The Night Agent into a franchise with potential offshoots grew when series creator Shawn Ryan in 2024 moved from Sony Television Studios, which produces the political thriller drama, to Netflix with an overall deal as filming was wrapping on Season 2.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
The intelligence reports warn that 764 and its many offshoots have expanded into a transnational, online network that glorifies violence and tries to coerce people, often minors, to hurt themselves or others.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The base plant should begin sending out offshoots within two to three weeks.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Zipangu is inspired by a scene shaped alongside anime, manga, film, and digital culture and will showcase the distinct evolution of J-Pop and its many offshoots.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Scott Meslow’s history of the show and all its offshoots is less an analysis of its meaning than a book about the industry mechanisms that shaped and threatened it, and the people who brought it back to life again and again.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
The show has already generated a litany of spin-offs, with American, celebrity and junior offshoots.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offshoots
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During a recent 36-hour blackout, a group of men cooked a large pot over burning tree limbs on the sidewalk of one of Havana’s main stately avenues.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Scrape the bark down the limbs and trunk.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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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
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Harvest Winter Crops Brussels sprouts, kale, leeks, winter cabbages, and other cold-hardy crops may survive winters in mild climates and keep growing until spring.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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By late February/early March, sow cole crops such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kale.—
Holly McNamara,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Retail leverage amplifies swings Another factor amplifying the market's moves is South Korea's large base of retail investors and its active derivatives market, according to market veterans.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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Silver futures and derivatives More experienced investors may want to consider trading silver futures or other derivatives in this market to speculate on short-term price movements.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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When the new shoots appear, prune away all of them except the two most graceful.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Green shoots are starting to appear thanks to Bath & Body Works’ new strategy, but growth won’t return until at least 2027, according to chief executive officer Daniel Heaf.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Offshoots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offshoots. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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