Synonyms of branches

branches 1 of 2

noun

plural of branch

1

as in limbs

a major outgrowth from the main stem of a woody plant

I loved climbing among the branches of that old tree

Synonyms & Similar Words

• limbs
• twigs
• boughs
• shoots
• branchlets
• spurs
• offshoots
• sprigs
• sprays
• outgrowths

2

as in affiliates

a local unit of an organization

a bank with many neighborhood branches

Synonyms & Similar Words

• affiliates
• cells
• chapters
• councils
• locals
• wings
• arms
• divisions
• offshoots
• posts
• lodges
• subchapters

3

as in tributaries

a stream that flows into a larger body of water

the Blue Nile, the Atbara, and the White Nile are the three primary branches of the Nile River

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tributaries
• feeders
• bayous
• affluents
• headwaters
• sources
• backwaters
• creeks
• confluents
• rivulets
• influents
• brooks
• streamlets
• rills
• runs
• brooklets
• heads
• headstreams
• fountainheads

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• effluents
• distributaries

4

as in departments

a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization

the two branches of the U.S. Congress

Synonyms & Similar Words

• departments
• agencies
• offices
• bureaus
• services
• desks
• arms
• divisions
• subdivisions
• subdepartments

branches

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of branch

as in radiates

to extend outwards from or as if from a central point

threads branched from the center of the spider web

Synonyms & Similar Words

• radiates
• stems
• rays
• flows
• diverges
• fans (out)
• derives
• emanates
• splits
• parts
• proceeds
• diffuses
• arises
• forks
• divides
• dispels
• spreads
• disperses
• springs
• separates
• ramifies
• dissipates
• issues
• scatters
• unlinks
• splays
• unyokes
• uncouples

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• focuses
• approaches
• meets
• concentrates
• converges
• funnels
• centers (on)
• links
• couples
• connects
• joins
• unites
• nears
• closes in (on)
• centralizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of branches

Noun

The Muslim Brotherhood is now banned in Jordan, while its branches are designated terrorist organizations by several countries . — Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Grab some pruning shears and tidy up any branches that jut out of place or block pathways and important sightlines. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026

Taylor represents one of the many branches that’s continually sprouting from the Nick Saban coaching tree, having worked under the legendary coach at Alabama as a graduate assistant from 2007 to 2008. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2026

The branches are labelled with tentative letters, almost apologetically. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

The two branches of his life no longer have to exist separately. — Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

The teens' throats were cut, and a few branches were scattered over their bodies. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

There will be genealogical resources available on site to learn about the branches of the Hale family tree. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

The branches and logs are then ground up and hauled out of town. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Verb

His demise, paired with the disappearance of mobster-type Nicky Caccimelio (Bobby Cannavale), sets the trio on the first phase of their adventures, which inevitably branches into fresh red herrings in customary Only Murders fashion. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025