outgrowths

Definition of outgrowthsnext
plural of outgrowth
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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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Noun
  • Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2026
  • Recently shown off by Leviathan Engineering, the project brings Rocky—the smart, spider-like alien from the book—to life with moving limbs, speech recognition, and gestures that look just like the character fans remember.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • Though that was a seamless shift from his previous claim that the two-dose series would provide plenty of protection against severe outcomes.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
  • And, betting on terrible outcomes doesn't signify what the better actually wants to happen.
    Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • In November 2025, LA County Public Health urged stores to stop selling kratom and its derivatives.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 2 May 2026
  • The data also underscores the shifting environment for crypto exchanges and importance of crypto derivatives – which include perpetual futures and, increasingly, prediction markets.
    Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • Finally, 40% to 60% of patients with untreated syphilis will progress to a tertiary phase of the disease that can lead to any number of negative outcomes, including seizures, heart defects, bone growths, skin growths, confusion and dementia.
    Casey Pinto, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
  • Now, Butler will soon undergo the final procedure in a three-part spinal surgery to remove growths in the area, according to a GoFundMe to assist with her medical expenses that was created by her sister Jodie King.
    Staff Author, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The researchers argue that the daily dataset has diagnostic potential, serving as an early warning system for economic cycles, a humanitarian planning tool, and a means of tracking ecological consequences as illuminated nights continue to change at an accelerating pace.
    Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
  • The plea agreement describes those as potential immigration consequences.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • Large Language Models often struggle with precise derivations and calculations in theoretical physics, sometimes exhibiting inconsistent reasoning.
    Paul Sutter, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • This cool-weather crop serves as an excellent trap for keeping aphids, flea beetles, whiteflies, and harlequin beetles off nearby brassicas, including cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts.
    Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 3 May 2026
  • Singh recommends giving cabbage its own vegetable bed—plant it alongside other brassicas like broccoli, kale, and Brussels sprouts.
    Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Noun
  • The results of a toxicological examination are still pending, Bavarian police said.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • But just like MomTok admits, switching things up on occasion can make for interesting results.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Outgrowths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outgrowths. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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