Definition of spin-offnext

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Recent Examples of spin-off As with all of these media mergers and acquisitions, this spin-off carries more questions than answers. Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 For some vexillophiles, the issue is not so much who is propagating the spin-off Ross flag but the design itself. Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026 For example, Melrose Place was technically a spin-off of 90210. Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 3 July 2026 The NBCUniversal spin-off is envisioned as a tax-free transaction for shareholders, providing a short-term buffer from deal-making to preserve that structure. Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for spin-off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spin-off
Noun
  • Sugar alcohols are derivatives of sugar that have been chemically changed.
    Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026
  • Energy Substantiation says the structure allows the underlying oil to be treated as a spot commodity rather than a derivative, which the company says would subject it to lighter regulation.
    Mia Gindis, Fortune, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • And woven into every page and at each chapter heading are gorgeous language derivations.
    The Know, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • While Apple shares were up more than 4% in trading Friday, all of the derivate plays were trading in the red.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 1 May 2026
  • With unique enough lore and a unique style, Saxon avoids making a derivate fable.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025

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“Spin-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spin-off. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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