BRANCHES Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of branches next

plural of branch

as in limbs

a major outgrowth from the main stem of a woody plant I loved climbing among the branches of that old tree

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Relevance

as in affiliates

a local unit of an organization a bank with many neighborhood branches

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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

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as in departments

a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization the two branches of the U.S. Congress

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branches

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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

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Recent Examples of branches

Noun

The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management advised the public to secure loose outdoor items, watch for falling branches, and use caution while driving or walking. —

Doyle Rice, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026 The company employs approximately 300,000 people and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. —

Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2026 Since Presidents' Day is a federal holiday, banks and their branches will shut down for the day, as well. —

Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 16 Feb. 2026 This dwarf variety produces slender, upright branches that, if left unpruned, put forth a graceful weeping habit. —

Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026 How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines. —

Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Feb. 2026 No, banks and their branches will be closed, as banks follow the federal holiday schedule. —

Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Feb. 2026 Spanning more than 21,500 square feet, its graphics draw on symbolism tied to the family’s five branches and feature stylized images of mermaids—representing Ariane’s four daughters—emblazoned on the massive sails. —

Helen Iatrou, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026 Marquis said the local branches have opportunities to seek funding from the national group but are mostly encouraged and provided resources on how to fundraise on their own. —

Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for branches

Noun

Try to control the fungal activity by tracing the declining limbs back to healthy portions of the hedge.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
While their bodies still experience gravity, being unable to walk or, in some cases, even move their lower body reduces the amount of force imposed on their bones, especially the bones in the limbs and back.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026