as in radiating
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 branching
No human writers’ room or branching narrative system could sustain coherence across vast numbers of individualized storylines.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
But building those secondary roads branching down to the city streets and lanes that serve individual homes, that’s the part still to be delivered.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Now is the time to prune back stems to create a uniform, fuller shape and promote branching for more flowers next season.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
The branching story will explore a galactic conspiracy, revealing that humanity's development has been influenced by dark powers beyond our comprehension.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Tiny leaves and a dense branching habit give boxwood a strong visual presence in any landscape.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
In it, Hiddleston’s character finds new meaning, becoming the God of Stories and safeguarding the entire multiverse by holding infinite branching realities together.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2025
Encourage side branching by cutting the tip off the central shoot and any side branches near the top of the plant.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
The multiverse trope—which presents the idea of branching, alternate versions of reality—was once relegated to theoretical physics, esoteric science fiction, and fringe pop culture.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 26 Nov. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
But building those secondary roads branching down to the city streets and lanes that serve individual homes, that’s the part still to be delivered.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Now is the time to prune back stems to create a uniform, fuller shape and promote branching for more flowers next season.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
The branching story will explore a galactic conspiracy, revealing that humanity's development has been influenced by dark powers beyond our comprehension.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Tiny leaves and a dense branching habit give boxwood a strong visual presence in any landscape.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
In it, Hiddleston’s character finds new meaning, becoming the God of Stories and safeguarding the entire multiverse by holding infinite branching realities together.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2025
Encourage side branching by cutting the tip off the central shoot and any side branches near the top of the plant.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
The multiverse trope—which presents the idea of branching, alternate versions of reality—was once relegated to theoretical physics, esoteric science fiction, and fringe pop culture.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for branching
Verb
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An ice dam occurs when the snow piled on your roof begins to melt from the sun or the heat radiating from your home.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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The classic, expensive-looking accessory instantly dresses up any outfit, with the intricate design radiating luxury and elegance.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But amid big swings in equity markets on geopolitical headlines, macro uncertainty, and central bank interest rate policies around the world that are diverging, the classic advice to seek diversification in a portfolio and make tweaks on the margins may lead to a little extra juice in 2026 returns.—
Krysta Escobar,Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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Nearly six years later, the gap between the top and bottom of the K is still diverging.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Branching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branching. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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