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as in outcomes
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 derivations
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 Synonyms for outgrowths
Noun
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Reeves is a cranky, deadpanning Estragon, wallowing in frustration as his gangly limbs swing, unwillingly turning to his friend but also welcoming the help, the hugs.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025 -
Nevo is among several dozen soldiers whose limbs were saved by an Israeli civilian surgeon who has shared her medical experience in the war with top doctors at the renowned Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Global Vaccine Data Network project was designed to study both, as well as other outcomes, Black said.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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But an orientation toward the future can boost your networking outcomes by 12%.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On the recent season of , newcomer Bozoma Saint John shared her own struggle after the surgical removal of fibroids, which are non-cancerous growths that develop in a woman's reproductive tract.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, meanwhile, are cancerous growths on a more surface layer of skin.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Sep. 2025
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Zeek, who is raising his 13- and 10-year-old sons in the rowhouse on 8th Street, said there should be consequences for young people in the city committing violence to deter others.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Consider the long-term consequences.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Georges Debbas, head of EU equity derivatives at BNP Paribas, meanwhile, said there are question marks over the AI theme heading into 2026, particularly over the potential downside among firms with large investments with low returns in the sector.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Trump previously imposed national security tariffs on steel and aluminum and derivatives, light-duty autos and parts, and copper.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This makes sprouts one of the riskiest foods for contamination.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
29 Sep. 2025
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When selecting loose sprouts, choose those that are bright green with leaves tightly compacted together.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Smart nutrition management all through the season always works better than trying to achieve stunning results with last minute fertilizer fixes.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Researchers, meanwhile, have studied the feasibility of retrofitting certain mid-range jets (like the Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320, ATR 72, and Embraer 190) with windowless designs and have reported some promising results.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Why has Madrid been so successful in attracting film and TV shoots and companies?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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To shape plants, trim back any disproportionately long shoots, cutting back to a leaf or side branch.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Outgrowths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outgrowths. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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