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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Verb
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Leadership in Kansas City, Kansas’ largest public school district quietly parted ways with their head of special education who, for years, has drawn criticism from families and staff.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2026 -
Now, Keiko Aoki—widow of Benihana founder Rocky Aoki—is parting ways with her bi-level residence spanning the Fifth Avenue skyscraper’s 33rd and 34th floors.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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Once inside the camp, prisoners were separated into different groups, with some sent almost immediately to the gas chambers.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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As of early April, the two remained separated.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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That brings me to Chappelle, where Collins and I diverge most directly.—
Geoff Bennett,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
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Its return at a significantly lower price comes as activity at the top of Manhattan’s market continues to diverge from the broader picture.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Branch (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branch%20%28out%29. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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