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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High-net-worth buyers are also branching out into other fast-growing cities like Nashville, Austin, and San Diego. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 July 2026 If the project moves forward, this will be the third Trader Joe's in Philadelphia branching out of the store's footprint in the Center City section. Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 8 July 2026 But Blue Origin branching out also ramps up the the two-decades-long Bezos-Musk rivalry further away from a mere billionaire duel and into a capital-heavy race for space dominance that institutional investors can help fund. Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 8 July 2026 The maps branch out with shops and random events, which helps vary the runs. Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 28 June 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 20 Jul. 2026.

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