branch out

verb

branched out; branching out; branches out
Synonyms of branch outnext
: to begin to do more different kinds of activities or work
In the beginning the business was highly specialized, but it has since branched out.
often + into
The company specializes in casual clothing but it is branching out into formal wear.

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Costa Peuser detailed the strategies that Pinta has taken, which includes a recent branch out to art weeks in different cities, like in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and Panama City, to highlight the individual art scenes there. Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 When audiences love your formula, you're caught between wanting to please that audience and wanting to branch out to grow your artistry. Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 As her songwriting output slowed (and the sound of country music passed her by) in the mid-’80s, Parton branched out. Douglas Wolk, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026 And then there are other equipment ideas that aren’t as far along, inspired by Coke’s desire to branch out into dirty soda, refreshers and coffee. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for branch out

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“Branch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branch%20out. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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