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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Another finale episode of Ted Lasso has hit the net, bringing its fourth season, which branched out into the women’s team storyline, to a close. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026 Suno is branching out from the world of AI music, launching a new feature that generates spoken voices based on scripts or prompted descriptions. — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026 The family behind Falafel Tazah, which has locations in San Carlos, Redwood City and Foster City, is branching out into the deli business. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2026 The debut Lume Traveler ultimately branched out into an entire family of trailers that all have a penchant for switching names. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 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 18 Oct. 2026.

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