BRANCH OUT Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

branch (out)

verb

Definition of branch (out)

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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But then, in a moment Bekoff described as straight out of a movie, the clouds parted right as the bridal party headed outside.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Makeup was kept light and fresh, topped off with a nude lip, while her hair was parted down the middle, styled in face-framing waves.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of part

Verb

We are connected across continents in milliseconds, but too often separated by fear, anger, and mistrust.

— Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Initially, Jessie’s overriding goal was simply to win back playtime with Bonnie, especially after becoming separated from her during a dance class.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of separate

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Lahn, who was endorsed early in his primary by political committee MAHA Action, has diverged from many of his Republican peers in directly linking polluted water and agrochemicals to Iowa’s cancer crisis.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Lahn, who was endorsed early in his primary by the political committee MAHA Action, has diverged from many of his Republican peers in directly linking polluted water and agrochemicals to Iowa's cancer crisis.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of diverge

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