as in derivation
something that naturally develops or is developed from something else
hydrogen is one by-product of that chemical reaction
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Recent Examples of by-product
Many years ago, some synthetic dyes were produced from by-products of coal processing, according to the FDA.
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2025
Other non-staff expenses have jumped £50.7m (47 per cent), a by-product of having to operate a bigger stadium more frequently.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Scandium can be extracted from mine tailings, or as a by-product of mining for uranium or other metals.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
But a will to shock has never ranked high among Cronenberg’s priorities; the audience’s horror has always felt less like a goal than like a by-product of a rigorously analytical process, in which sensations are subjugated to ideas.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2025
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2025
Other non-staff expenses have jumped £50.7m (47 per cent), a by-product of having to operate a bigger stadium more frequently.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Scandium can be extracted from mine tailings, or as a by-product of mining for uranium or other metals.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
But a will to shock has never ranked high among Cronenberg’s priorities; the audience’s horror has always felt less like a goal than like a by-product of a rigorously analytical process, in which sensations are subjugated to ideas.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for by-product
Noun
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Look for people dressed as Jab Jab, the Grenadian devil-like figure (its name is a derivation of diable or devil in French).—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
26 May 2025
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The new proof broadly consists of three steps: derive the macroscopic theory from the mesoscopic one; derive the mesoscopic theory from the microscopic one; and then stitch them together in a single derivation of the macroscopic laws all the way from the microscopic ones.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
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Ketamine as depression treatment In 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a derivative of ketamine in a nasal spray format (Spravato, or S-ketamine) for treatment-resistant depression and suicidal ideation.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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Ro Custom Rx is one of the best ways to get a prescription retinoid over the counter because its primary ingredient is tretinoin—a vitamin A derivative that requires a prescription.—
Jessica Kasparian,
Allure,
21 May 2025
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Coinbase bought a crypto derivates exchange, Deribit, for $2.9 billion .—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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With unique enough lore and a unique style, Saxon avoids making a derivate fable.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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The unintended result was heightened wildfire risk.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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As the documents explained, the authors relied on diagnostic codes to separate miscarriages, which are often also treated with mifepristone, from abortions—a practice that may yield imprecise results.—
Keren Landman,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2025
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If your strength lies in marketing and product, PLG is a good starting point.—
Raviraj Hegde,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Beyond the arts, Madhuri is a respected tech leader in Silicon Valley, known for scaling impactful products and leading high-performing teams.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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“By-product.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by-product. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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