branch out
verb
branched out; branching out; branches out
: 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 + intoThe company specializes in casual clothing but it is branching out into formal wear.
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Some of those may have been present in the lineage that produced the last common ancestor of eukaryotes, and some may have been generated before eukaryotes really started to diversify and branch out.
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ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026
The comedian has branched out into more dramatic parts over the years, starring in the 2021 Aretha Franklin biopic Respect and the 2025 supernatural horror Him.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The menu branches out occasionally, offering Buffalo wings, fish plates, mini tacos and old-school Southern staples like gizzards and livers.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Richards branched out into screenwriting and producing.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
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ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026
The comedian has branched out into more dramatic parts over the years, starring in the 2021 Aretha Franklin biopic Respect and the 2025 supernatural horror Him.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The menu branches out occasionally, offering Buffalo wings, fish plates, mini tacos and old-school Southern staples like gizzards and livers.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Richards branched out into screenwriting and producing.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
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“Branch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branch%20out. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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