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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The fringe is parted in the middle, falling naturally on both sides of her face without creating blunt or heavy lines.—
María Munsuri,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2026 -
Would the two sides decide to part before the deadline?—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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During that time, she was transferred five times between facilities, separated from family, denied access to counsel, and confined in conditions that were deeply troubling and inappropriate for any person, let alone a United States citizen.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Additives often include preservatives to maintain freshness and texture or resist mold and bacteria, and emulsifiers to prevent ingredients from naturally separating.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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As time passed, Webster found his views diverging from some of his neighbors’ in the Hudson Valley.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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As some of those threats receded, Saudi and Emirati priorities began to diverge, bringing competing agendas to the fore.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Branch (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branch%20%28out%29. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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