as in radiated
to extend outwards from or as if from a central point
threads branched from the center of the spider web
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Recent Examples of branched
On June 2, Sandy also branched for the first time.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
4 June 2026
Over time, the firm expanded through acquisitions and branched into business software, health care technology and financial services, renaming itself Global Growth in 2020, according to its website.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
First, mast cells branched away from the early macrophages.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
Best known for its TurboTax platform, Intuit has branched into accounting with QuickBooks, credit scoring through Credit Karma and email automation via Mailchimp.
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Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
Flowers bloom late spring to early summer atop wiry, branched, nearly leafless stems rising to 24 inches tall above an 18-inch-tall clump of deep green leaves.
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Judy Nauseef,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
The starch molecule is branched and doesn’t pack together very tightly.
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Julie Pollock,
The Conversation,
1 May 2026
Key differences include hollow versus solid stems, branched versus single stems and hairy versus smooth leaves.
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Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2026
The company has recently branched into cryptocurrency and another hot business, prediction markets.
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Bernard Condon,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
4 June 2026
Over time, the firm expanded through acquisitions and branched into business software, health care technology and financial services, renaming itself Global Growth in 2020, according to its website.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
First, mast cells branched away from the early macrophages.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
Best known for its TurboTax platform, Intuit has branched into accounting with QuickBooks, credit scoring through Credit Karma and email automation via Mailchimp.
—
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
Flowers bloom late spring to early summer atop wiry, branched, nearly leafless stems rising to 24 inches tall above an 18-inch-tall clump of deep green leaves.
—
Judy Nauseef,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
The starch molecule is branched and doesn’t pack together very tightly.
—
Julie Pollock,
The Conversation,
1 May 2026
Key differences include hollow versus solid stems, branched versus single stems and hairy versus smooth leaves.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2026
The company has recently branched into cryptocurrency and another hot business, prediction markets.
—
Bernard Condon,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for branched
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Intensity radiated throughout the playoffs.
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The largely peaceful celebration radiated out into the streets around the Garden, with some fans climbing on street signs and jumping on top of vehicles.
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Even though Toyota and Subaru jointly developed their six pack of EVs, the brands diverged on the steering wheel.
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This week, however, their paths diverged.
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In a June 17 report, the Bank of Korea noted that inflationary pressures derived largely from energy prices, which have increased as a result of conflict in the Middle East.
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Naturally occurring tax revenues derived from economic growth would help obviate the need for Springfield’s seemingly endless quests for novel fees and tax ideas.
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Wilde reflected on the intense scrutiny that surrounded her relationship with Styles, arguing that fans' strong reactions stemmed in part from the pop star's uniquely passionate fan base.
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From that idea stemmed LightHeaded, a sports memorabilia company.
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“Branched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branched. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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