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
What began as a grassroots open-records request has now branched into a multifront legal battle.
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025
As cord-cutting began shrinking the pay bundle a decade later, the company branched into FAST channels and streaming.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
These species are believed to have branched around 11 million years ago and evolved in isolation due to geographic barriers, according to the study.
—Lauren Liebhaber
september 17, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
But since the machines skyrocketed in popularity in the mid-2010s, air fryer designs have branched away from that original ovular model.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Each decision branched into possibilities, and each possibility led somewhere specific.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The scandal has branched to other, non-religious corners of music.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Aug. 2025
Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025
As cord-cutting began shrinking the pay bundle a decade later, the company branched into FAST channels and streaming.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
These species are believed to have branched around 11 million years ago and evolved in isolation due to geographic barriers, according to the study.
—Lauren Liebhaber
september 17, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
But since the machines skyrocketed in popularity in the mid-2010s, air fryer designs have branched away from that original ovular model.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Each decision branched into possibilities, and each possibility led somewhere specific.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The scandal has branched to other, non-religious corners of music.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for branched
Verb
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This past fashion month, the SS26 collections radiated an overwhelming sense of emotion and community through movement, texture, and craftsmanship.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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Kinloch offers advice, not concession to Sheffield After giving his speech, Kinloch shook hands, hugged and took photos with his supporters, who generally radiated smiles and continued dancing, despite his loss in the race.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But last Sunday’s race was made even better because the strategies from all the front-running drivers diverged.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Though views diverged from one person to the next, there were obvious areas of overlap that allowed for discussion and cross-pollination.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The brand’s very name, derived from a Sanskrit word, encapsulates Ghiya’s internationalism.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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This name is derived from the notion – which has not yet been proved – that cows which graze on plants in this genus give copious quantities of milk.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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Part of their reluctance has stemmed in part from Mamdani's sharp criticism of Israel and its siege of Gaza, which Mamdani has called a genocide.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Should political pushback have stemmed Eisenhower and JFK?—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Branched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branched. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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