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as in tributary
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 department
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the two branches of the U.S. Congress
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as in to radiate
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 branch
Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
Citibank opens in Dana Point Citibank opened its newest Orange County branch in Dana Point branch at 34117 Golden Lantern.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 23 June 2025
Janeé Bolden, Essence, 16 May 2025
Regular trimming helps control height and width, improves air circulation, and stimulates branching for a fuller appearance.
—Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 8 May 2025
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Noun
The debate stems from the U.S. Constitution, which divides wartime powers between both the legislative and the executive branch, Goldman said.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
Citibank opens in Dana Point Citibank opened its newest Orange County branch in Dana Point branch at 34117 Golden Lantern.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 23 June 2025
Verb
After pursuing a broadcasting degree at Syracuse, her minor in leadership led her to a career as an HR executive, first working with colleges before branching into corporate leadership and DEI programs.
—Janeé Bolden, Essence, 16 May 2025
Regular trimming helps control height and width, improves air circulation, and stimulates branching for a fuller appearance.
—Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for branch
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This results in slender, long limbs, narrow waist and shoulders, and less muscle mass with respect to bone length.23 Health Issues to Know About Due to their tall, lean physique and fast metabolism, people with ectomorphic body shapes often have issues gaining weight and muscle mass.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2025
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Their limbs – the proportions, joint angles and foot structure – resemble those small dinosaurs, too.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 June 2025
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Read was seen having a celebratory dinner with her defense team and family members at an upscale restaurant in the Seaport section of Boston Wednesday night, according to CNN affiliate WCVB.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
21 June 2025
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There is also video footage on an ABC affiliate showing a crowd of people rallying against officials dressed in camouflage and riot gear.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
8 June 2025
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Unlike flooding, other techniques (for example drip irrigation) do not cause water to overflow the field and runoff into a tributary, where the nutrient pollution enters the wider aqueous ecosystem.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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White water rafting, kayaking and canoeing: The Trinity River, a 203-mile tributary of the Klamath River, starts in the Trinity Alps and features calm waters and multiple classes of white water.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2025
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Investigators are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the department or CRIMELINE at 800-423-8477 (TIPS).—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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In a statement, the department said that the tornado had peak winds of 105 mph that ravaged through many structures and trees.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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Dealing with rage wouldn’t seem the term most applicable to Estévez, who is as amiable and animated as anyone in the Royals’ clubhouse and radiates a room-energizing presence.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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The panoramic terrace creates visual continuity between interior and exterior, while the club’s signature infinity pool radiates notes of color and joy, like an echo to the location’s musical appeal.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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And the border crisis under the Biden administration only exacerbates the threat of terror cells in the U.S. activating to harm Americans at home.—
Julia Bonavita , Danielle Wallace , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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For instance, Bishop says these locations might include: Isolated locations without reliable cell service.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
20 June 2025
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as it is officially called, delivers cuts to the agency.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2025
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Like many local government agencies, the city of San Diego is primarily self-insured.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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Here's how to pull poison ivy: Start by clipping off any above-ground stems using sharp shears.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 June 2025
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Instead, prune potentilla when the plants are dormant in winter and clip back the thickest stems all the way to the ground since these stems usually won’t rebloom.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2025
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“Branch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branch. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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