as in to part
to go or move in different directions from a central point
the vine branched out as it climbed the trellis
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As the clock struck five on Saturday evening, the clouds over Lake Montauk parted and the sun beamed down—just in time for Loro Piana’s chic cocktail gathering at the Crow’s Nest.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
30 June 2025 -
To compliment the blue cotton candy tones of the ensemble, Rihanna wore her hair in a sweet half-up do, leaving out face-framing sections that were parted down the middle and swept towards her ears.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
29 June 2025
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The extension is fully separated from all auto, bicycle and pedestrian travel.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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The entity is separated from the operating business, while governance remains informal, echoing the founder’s leadership style.—
Paul Westall,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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His stance diverged from both Pentagon climate policy in previous administrations and the department's own research.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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Political leaders and business owners on the call were in consensus about the need for easier access to work visas, but diverged on the question of citizenship.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Branch (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branch%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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