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 weight of the snow and ice on tree limbs and power lines could produce isolated outages.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Dec. 2025
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Another photo depicts the raccoon lying face down, limbs splayed, next to a toilet.—
Amy McCarthy,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
Noun
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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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And also our bowl smells like Brussels sprouts, which is weird because there are ZERO Brussels sprouts in this bowl.—
Felipe Torres Medina,
New Yorker,
9 Dec. 2025
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Toppings like roasted bell peppers, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts can add flavor and texture while also increasing your vitamin C intake.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
2 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Tariffs on steel, aluminum and their derivatives stand to increase the cost of construction and maintenance on transmission lines, substations and power plants, likely to be passed onto customers over time, and energy imports from Canada and Mexico are also subject to tariffs.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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By the early 2000s, annual deliveries of the A320 and its derivatives had surpassed the 737 family; total orders eclipsed the Boeing jet in 2019.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
17 Aug. 2025
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On the video side, the Luna Ultra records 8K at 30 frames per second with Dolby Vision – the same HDR format used in high-end cinema displays – and shoots in 10-bit I-Log, a flat color profile that preserves up to 14 stops of dynamic range for maximum flexibility in post-production.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 11,
New Atlas,
11 June 2026
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Charles Haracz, the executive chef at Blue Plate, said the company buys between 30 and 60 pounds of produce every week, including microgreens, lettuces and pea shoots.—
Jerry Wu,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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“Offshoots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offshoots. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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