as in branches
a major outgrowth from the main stem of a woody plant
a tree bough fell on my car during the windstorm
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Recent Examples of boughs
Use a burlap screen or evergreen boughs to provide protection until spring.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
The space features fragrant evergreen boughs, which Rucci said are supposed to give the illusion of the Northwoods creeping into the alcove.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
In fall, line the stairs with pumpkins; in winter, swap them for pine boughs and holly.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
The ceremonial fire, circled by cedar boughs, opened to the east where guests entered to offer prayer by sprinkling tobacco, sage, white cedar and sweetgrass to be burned.
—Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
The space features fragrant evergreen boughs, which Rucci said are supposed to give the illusion of the Northwoods creeping into the alcove.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
In fall, line the stairs with pumpkins; in winter, swap them for pine boughs and holly.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
The ceremonial fire, circled by cedar boughs, opened to the east where guests entered to offer prayer by sprinkling tobacco, sage, white cedar and sweetgrass to be burned.
—Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boughs
Noun
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Local forecast updates are issued by regional NWS branches via the agency’s website and social media channels.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As passengers and crew plunged into the sea, their bodies instinctively redirected blood flow from their limbs to preserve vital organs.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Boughs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boughs. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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