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as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
a predictable outgrowth of the suburb's ever growing population will be the need for more schools
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as in derivation
something that naturally develops or is developed from something else
an industry that is an outgrowth of the technology first developed for the U.S. space program
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Recent Examples of outgrowth
Michael’s deal with Pepsi is part of that, and the film’s portrayal of the horrifying accident that befell him during the filming of a Pepsi commercial — a spark set his hair, and scalp, on fire — makes the trauma feel like an outgrowth of Joe’s karma.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
The professor of fine arts, emeritus, at Aurora University is also inaugural director of AU’s Shingoethe Center, which contains thousands of items detailing the Native American experience, an outgrowth of the collection owned by Aurora residents Herbert and Martha Schingoethe.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
So authentication is an outgrowth of that original interest.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
Nasal polyps, which are found in up to 4% of people, are an outgrowth of the nasal lining that usually occurs in both nostrils.
—Adam Taylor, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
The professor of fine arts, emeritus, at Aurora University is also inaugural director of AU’s Shingoethe Center, which contains thousands of items detailing the Native American experience, an outgrowth of the collection owned by Aurora residents Herbert and Martha Schingoethe.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
So authentication is an outgrowth of that original interest.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
Nasal polyps, which are found in up to 4% of people, are an outgrowth of the nasal lining that usually occurs in both nostrils.
—Adam Taylor, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outgrowth
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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 outcome of Tuesday's Democratic primary represents the latest example of the divide among Democrats over the party's direction.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The state has a history of substantial vote updates after Election Day that can sometimes shift the outcome of elections as late-arriving mail and drop-off votes are counted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 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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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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In the 21st century, Carson remains a cultural touchstone, not only spurring generations of people in the global environmental movement but also inspiring a deep well of nature writing and thinking as a result of her works on the sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The chance of advancing from the group phase isn’t far-fetched, with a diverse squad of new and seasoned players and recent results that offer glimmers of hope for a run in the tournament.—
Jim Sciutto,
CNN Money,
8 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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This subversive summer scent trend is also a natural offshoot of last year’s influx of fill-in-the-blank-savory-food-girl summer; 2025’s tomato perfume is 2026’s sea salt scent.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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Many of those staying are fans of the Surrey Hills Beaverbrook original, deliriously happy that there’s now an equally stylish offshoot in the capital, too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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This is because, as the authors of the study note, people holding grudges tend to feel a sense of righteousness surrounding their hurt, as well as with their experience of the resultant grudge itself.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Both aircraft were destroyed in the resultant crash with fire causing the death of four crew members on both planes.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
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“Outgrowth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outgrowth. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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