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as in tributary
a stream that flows into a larger body of water
the Blue Nile, the Atbara, and the White Nile are the three primary branches of the Nile River
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as in department
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the two branches of the U.S. Congress
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as in to radiate
to extend outwards from or as if from a central point
threads branched from the center of the spider web
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Recent Examples of branch
Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
That particular branch was a mid-engined sports car conceived as a joint Porsche-Volkswagen project under the aegis of Ferdinand Piëch, at the time in charge of Porsche research and development.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
Her lungs had crashed as the virus branched through her body.
—Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
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Noun
As with Gitana 17, five arrows in the design represent the five branches of the Rothschild family.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
That particular branch was a mid-engined sports car conceived as a joint Porsche-Volkswagen project under the aegis of Ferdinand Piëch, at the time in charge of Porsche research and development.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
Verb
For even more perks, try growing several rows of branching sunflowers as a natural windbreak to keep cornstalks from toppling over in windy weather.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
Her lungs had crashed as the virus branched through her body.
—Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for branch
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Untamed lingers on the body’s bluish decay and gouged limbs, a macabre counter to the suggestion that being outside will rejuvenate your spirit and your body.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
17 July 2025
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Techniques to treat the bone cancer osteosarcoma without amputating the patient’s limb, for example, were first developed in dogs.—
Knowable Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 July 2025
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Gil threw 36 of his 50 pitches for strikes against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
13 July 2025
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Alligator Alcatraz isn’t the first time the emergency management firm or its affiliate company has worked with Florida.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Last month, the Army Corps published another notice of its plans to expand the project to a dozen additional sites this summer along the Connecticut River, its tributaries, and one lake and a pond.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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Furthermore, there are more than 7,500 miles of tributaries in Texas’ Colorado River Basin, spanning nearly 39,900 square miles, that feed the river.—
Stephanie Threinen,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Employers believe that workers in specific departments, like sales and marketing (85%) and human resources (78%), will derive significant value from AI implementation.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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As such, athletic directors are increasingly being treated like CEOs, with their take-home pay directly tied to their departments’ bottom line.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Nara's more recent paintings, such as Midnight Tears (2023), feature tender, fragmented brushwork that radiates introspection.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Their vocal harmonies intertwine easily over a textured arrangement of keys, bass, drums, and guitars, creating an uplifting summer anthem that radiates sincerity and charm.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
21 July 2025
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The other plant co-operated with General Motors in Warren, Ohio, will continue producing cells with nickel cobalt manganese aluminum chemistry, LG Energy Solution said.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Acids are a form of a chemical exfoliant to remove dead skin cells, smooth texture, unclog pores, and fade hyperpigmentation.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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The city approved her permits and the state environmental agency said the home would not negatively affect the environment.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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But ostensibly, a FEMA-review council assembled by the Trump administration is meant to offer a plan to overhaul the agency.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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The disease typically progresses from the base of the plant upward on leaves and stems.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Opponents say this year's legislation is particularly concerning because the high cost of the loans stems primarily from fees rather than interest.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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“Branch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branch. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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