outgrowths

noun

plural of outgrowth
1
as in limbs
a branch of a main stem especially of a plant trimmed back some of the tree's outgrowths so they wouldn't interfere with the power lines

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2
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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3
as in derivatives
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 outgrowths By contrast, recent Supreme Court decisions clearing the way for Alabama and Louisiana to pursue more favorable maps were outgrowths of the justices’ historic ruling gutting a key provision of the federal Voting Rights Act. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outgrowths
  1. limbs
  2. outcomes
  3. derivatives
  4. growths
  5. consequences
  6. derivations
  7. sprouts
  8. results
Noun
  • The film delights in its arborial sound effects, twigs cracking and limbs growing alongside other wood-like appendages.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Previous research by the researchers documented twitching limbs and moving retinas in another jumping spider species.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of limbs
Noun
  • The applications are meant to enable Changshin teams to identify issues earlier, reduce handoff friction and use production outcomes to inform future decisions.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The fable also highlights the concept of reciprocity, in which acts of kindness and respect toward others can lead to positive outcomes and opportunities for collaboration and mutual support.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of outcomes
Noun
  • Trading prices and activity are publicly visible, and at least in the case of Kalshi, its order book is public on derivatives exchanges and people can escalate and flag unusual trades to the exchanges.
    — Melissa Lee,Paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Last year, 86% of EU imports of penicillins and their derivatives came from China, up from 44% in 2019, according to Eurostat.
    — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026
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  • In comparison, the plan saw percentage growths of 39%, 40% and 21% over the previous three years, respectively.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Researchers first spotted the unusual whitish growths while surveying forests in Yunnan, where the fungus was growing from the woody roots of Chinese cork oak trees.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of growths
Noun
  • The fate of the judiciary now hangs in limbo, with severe consequences for whichever political faction is iced out of power.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Without understanding the applicable tax rules and consulting the appropriate professionals, a charitable gift could create unintended tax consequences.
    — JP Shaffer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of consequences
Noun
  • And woven into every page and at each chapter heading are gorgeous language derivations.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
  • Large Language Models often struggle with precise derivations and calculations in theoretical physics, sometimes exhibiting inconsistent reasoning.
    — Paul Sutter, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Definition of derivations
Noun
  • Place the sprouts in a large bowl and toss them with the olive oil, a generous pinch of salt and several twists of pepper.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Choose weed-free straw and store leftovers dry to prevent sprouts and rodents.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of sprouts
Noun
  • Election results will be finalized by the California secretary of state in early December.
    — Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Consequently, industry experts emphasize that underlying supply tightness remains unchanged, suggesting overnight crude price declines reflect short term market sentiment reactions to election results rather than shifting fundamentals.
    — , CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
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