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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That drone morphs into a sea shanty–like melody, as if the clouds have parted and the waters calmed, giving you a stable place to stand after having to constantly adjust your footing.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026 -
Read on for Eric Kripke’s parting thoughts on The Boys, all episodes of which are now available to stream on Prime Video.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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Becca Sobol reached base safely in all five at-bats in a well-rounded offensive showing that separated from a 4-4 game after five innings.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
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Just lay one between each plate to separate them for neat and quiet storage.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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Messaging shifts, incentives diverge and priorities change.—
Gregory Lipich,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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That international positioning carries strategic implications that diverge sharply from typical Indian release patterns.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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“Branch (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branch%20%28out%29. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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