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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
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
The actors branch, the largest with 1,311 members, has become a major driver of diversification in recent years.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
This slow-growing cactus has a cluster of branching columns that resemble the turrets of a tiny castle, hence its name.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
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Noun
At 48 feet long, the strand can light a porch canopy, line a fence, or wrap around tree branches for a whimsical vibe.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
The actors branch, the largest with 1,311 members, has become a major driver of diversification in recent years.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Rangers, for example, spun off their events division into REV Entertainment, which presents a horde of events at Globe Life Field and also has branched into other venues, as well.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
This slow-growing cactus has a cluster of branching columns that resemble the turrets of a tiny castle, hence its name.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for branch
Noun
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The mulch should extend several feet beyond the drip line or spread of the tree's limbs.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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During a recent 36-hour blackout, a group of men cooked a large pot over burning tree limbs on the sidewalk of one of Havana’s main stately avenues.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.—
Reem Raouda,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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OmniTRAX affiliate Chicago Rail Link has operated in Blue Island since 1992.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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All of western Colorado relies on water from the river and its tributaries.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Since launching Delfin in 2006, Urteaga has worked hand in hand with Amazonian communities, primarily those within the Marañón and Ucayali river systems and their tributaries, to create a two-way dialogue between travelers and those who call the area home.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Mar. 2026
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That criticism helped spur a push in Lakewood to create an independent civilian oversight board for the city’s police department.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
12 Mar. 2026
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The impasse has triggered the partial shutdown of the department, which also affects the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Coast Guard.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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Hearts radiated from her headpiece to her hem, with a single heart placed near her pelvis.—
Anika Burgess,
New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Kidman radiated in a double-breasted suit dress with a completely sheer shredded ballgown skirt.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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In addition to button cells like this one, soft batteries could also be conceivable in the future.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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In schizophrenia, one type of psychotic disorder, exercise is believed to be neuroprotective, tamping down inflammation in the brain and spurring the release of chemicals that support and maintain brain cell growth.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Situationist team also presented the brand’s trajectory to several modeling agencies in the hopes of booking strong models on a budget.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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In Pennsylvania, a lawmaker is proposing a new state agency that would investigate schools and uphold students’ civil rights — traditionally the role of the federal government.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Their bold blooms pair beautifully with floral sprays, spikes, spheres, and spillers, while the leggy stems of climbing roses provide the perfect support for daintier vines.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Central bank researchers called this a structural change in the national economy stemming directly from heightened trade tensions.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Branch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branch. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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