branched (out)

verb

past tense of branch (out)
as in parted
to go or move in different directions from a central point the vine branched out as it climbed the trellis

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for branched (out)
  1. parted
  2. separated
  3. diverged
  4. divided
  5. forked
  6. retreated
  7. spread
Verb
  • And the cut looks very fresh, with Kardashian's honey-bronde hair parted in the center and worn loose with just a teeny bit of wavy texture at the ends.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Already this year, surgeons parted twins from Morocco, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, and Tanzania.
    — Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of parted
Verb
  • These elements are produced alongside californium-252 and need to be separated during processing.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The boy had lived with his grandparents for 12 years after his parents had separated, Atthapol said.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of separated
Verb
  • Cinema United’s leaders were blindsided by Aron’s support for the merger at CinemaCon, sources say, but many members saw his contradictory comments as par for the course, since Aron has diverged with Cinema United on prior issues.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The countries have diverged not only over such long-standing issues as trade, Taiwan, human rights, and espionage but also, increasingly, over the politics of technology.
    — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of diverged
Verb
  • The country has been divided for years between rival administrations, each backed by armed groups and foreign governments.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Wall Street divided on Fed outlook The war with Iran continues to add to the uncertainty.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of divided
Verb
  • In 2004, just months after Mark Zuckerberg created the social media platform, Thiel forked over $500,000 for a 10% stake in the budding company.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • Because recycling operates as an industry, its aims are forked.
    — Kyle Devine, Longreads, 14 July 2026
Definition of forked
Verb
  • After July’s momentum wreck, bullish market sentiment retreated from extreme levels, setting the table for last week’s upturn.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The off-duty trooper exchanged fire through the window with the gunman, who briefly retreated and returned again, firing and hitting another victim who was trying to help and render aid.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of retreated
Verb
  • Beyond seeking members' votes, campaigns and the party look to organized labor for help in spreading Democrats' message to voters and getting people to the polls.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • And alumni are among the college’s best ambassadors for spreading that message, insists Emma Donatille, executive director of the WCC Foundation that has handed out nearly $440,000 in scholarships over the years.
    — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of spread
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